The whole truth, really?

In my more than 40 years of primary care medical practice, I have often been skeptical of what I was being told about habits, substances, or other medically relevant issues.  I know that patients often feel they don't have to "tell it all," or may be embarrassed, or may be denying what they are really doing.  But such omissions of information can be harmful in may ways.  Here is a little article from Mel Magazine that takes a look at the issue, and includes some of my observations.

How to Be Honest With Your Doctor About Your Many, Many Vices