Over a Quarter of People Lie to Obtain Antibiotics, Study Finds

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A study reports that more than 25% of people admit to lying to clinicians in order to get antibiotic prescriptions. The fabricated symptoms people report often point to infections that antibiotics do not treat, such as viral illnesses. This makes the deceptions not only misleading but also clinically unhelpful. The findings highlight how patient requests for antibiotics can contribute to inappropriate prescribing. The article notes that such behavior adds to broader concerns about antibiotic overuse and resistance.

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