In a U.S. survey, 28 percent of respondents said they misrepresented symptoms to get antibiotics. Their reasons deserve a careful hearing.The practical takeaway is not for clinicians to become more suspicious of their patients.

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The conversation at the center of care. Illustrative stock photograph, not a participant in the study. Photo: Thirdman / Pexels (Pexels License).
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