Difference between revisions of "Liar's Triad"

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Liar’s Triad consists of (1) a nonspecific symptom, (2) a demand for narcotic medications^[1], and (3) and use of a smartphone^[2][3] during bedside evaluation. The presence of all three signs is 99% specific for identifying a dischargeable patient.

References

1. ↑ Commentary: Percocet Doesn’t Work for Me Because It Has Tylenol, and Tylenol Doesn’t Help My Pain
2. ↑ Texting on Cell Phone During ED Triage Correlated with Improved Patient Outcomes
3. ↑ Cell Phones Newest Weapon in Fight Against Pain

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