Why do some patients lie? | Shiela Ford | TEDxThird Ward Salon

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Patients often believe withholding information protects them from judgment, embarrassment, or difficult conversations. In reality, those omissions can have life-threatening consequences. In this compelling TEDx Talk, Dr. Shiela R. Ford, a nurse, educator, and healthcare leader with more than 32 years of experience, explores why patients sometimes choose not to tell the truth and how fear, shame, mistrust, and communication barriers can compromise clinical decision-making. Through powerful personal stories and real-world healthcare experiences, she challenges audiences to rethink the role of trust in patient care. Dr. Ford argues that trust is not a soft skill but a clinical necessity. When patients feel psychologically safe enough to be honest, healthcare providers can make better-informed decisions, improve outcomes, and strengthen the relationships at the heart of quality care. This talk is a call to action for patients, healthcare professionals, educators, and healthcare organiza

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