Liar's Triad

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


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


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