Why being told your symptoms are 'normal' can lead to unnecessary suffering
Evidence suggests patients told their symptoms are normal may mistakenly believe treatment is unnecessary. This can lead to avoidable suffering. Doctors' reassurances intended to relieve worry are often misinterpreted as a sign that no medical care is needed.
It may be a big relief to be told a symptom is "normal." But there's now evidence that once a doctor says those reassuring words, patients often infer they don't need treatment.
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