New research from Stevens Institute of Technology shows that many people believe they may be judged if they share mistaken beliefs with their care team—and that doctors really do take strongly negative views of patients who disclose incorrect or unreasonable beliefs.
“People worry about their doctors looking down on them—and it turns out that’s an entirely rational concern,” says Dr. Samantha Kleinberg, the lead researcher on the project. “Our study suggests that doctors really do judge patients harshly if they share information or beliefs that they disagree with.”
https://www.stevens.edu/news/feeling-judged-by-your-doctor-you-might-be-right
