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How shame can get in the way of good healthcare
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Going to see the doctor can be embarrassing especially if you have to take off clothes or discuss a personal issue. The shame which can result from embarrassment can mean we don’t tell the doctor the whole story about our worries and this can affect our health. We hear from a researcher who wants doctors to consider how shame can get in the way of good healthcare.
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