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When a Doctor’s Visit Is a Guilt Trip

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Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling ashamed or guilty? Chances are one in two that you answered “yes,” according to research from the University of California, San Diego. And what happened next? Perhaps you were motivated to make changes in an unhealthy behavior. Or, did you just lie to that doctor on subsequent visits? Avoid him or her? Maybe even terminate treatment entirely? Shame and guilt as a direct result of interacting with a doctor are quite common, says Christine Harris, professor of psychology in the UC San Diego Division of Social Sciences, as are both positive and negative reactions. But surprisingly little research has been done on the subject. Now, in a pair of new studies, Harris and colleagues examine the consequences of these physician-inspired feelings. They also explore why some patients react to the shame- or guilt-provoking experience in a way that promotes health while others turn to lying or avoidance. Gaining insight into patient reactions is important

When a Doctor’s Visit Is a Guilt Trip story School of Social Sciences --> When a Doctor’s Visit Is a Guilt Trip UC San Diego study examines patient reactions to physician-inspired guilt and shame By: Inga Kiderra Published Date January 16, 2014 By: Inga Kiderra Share This: Share this story on Linkedin Share this story on Facebook Share this story on Threads Share this story on Twitter Share this story via email Article Content Christine Harris Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling ashamed or guilty? Chances are one in two that you answered “yes,” according to research from the Universit

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