title: When competent patients make irrational choices.
authors.affiliation: Brown University, Providence, RI 02912.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Brock
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Wartman
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D005239:Fear; D006300:Health Services Misuse; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations