Title of article
Should I Tell Her The Truth?
Author/Authors
yaacob, lili husniati universiti sains malaysia - school of medical sciences - department of family medicine, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
From page
49
To page
52
Abstract
This case illustrates the issue of truth-telling about a diagnosis of a potentially terminal illness. A family member of an elderly patient requests that the treating doctor does not disclose the diagnosis to the mother for fear that it will distress her and cause her anxiety. The challenge of the treating doctor is how to deal with this in a professional and ethical manner.
Keywords
Truth , telling , Autonomy , Cancer , Culture
Journal title
Education in Medicine Journal(EIMJ)
Journal title
Education in Medicine Journal(EIMJ)
Record number
2620724
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