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Jun 28, 2018 · Today, many things have changed, and telling the truth has emerged among the most widely praised qualities of health professionals in contemporary biomedical ethics (1). One of the most pre-disposed values to being truthful is associated with respect for the patient as a person who is able to make decision.
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Moral arguments in favour of truth-telling can be justified...
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Truth telling in terminally ill patients seems to be one of...
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Moral arguments in favour of truth-telling can be justified on the basis of autonomy, obligations of fidelity and the need for trust in the doctor-patient relationship according to Beauchamp and Childress. 5. Respect for autonomy. The ethical principle of autonomy which protects patient self determination goes hand in hand with truth telling.
Sep 7, 2023 · Veracity, or truthfulness, is a crucial aspect of nursing practice in Canada. It is important for nurses to be honest and transparent with their patients, colleagues, and employers in all aspects of their work. However, the specific expectations for veracity may vary depending on the nursing role.
It examines the concepts of truth-telling and deception. Possible reasons for the recent interest in truth-telling in health care are offered, including issues associated with deceiving patients. Wider arguments supporting and opposing deception in health care are considered before suggested alternatives to the use of deception in patient care ...
ed to make a decision about medical treatment. Truth telling requires accuracy and honesty: as Cabot wrote at the turn of the century, physicians should strive to create a “true impression” in the mind of the patient.1 Thus, truth telling requires that information be presen. ← For prescribing information see page 290. Education.
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Dec 20, 2013 · Truth telling in terminally ill patients seems to be one of the most difficult tasks for doctors and other professionals of health-care system (Grassi et al., 2000; Yardley et al., 2001). Research has shown that physicians do not feel comfortable taking away the hope from patients, while there is also a strong fear of not knowing how to handle patients’ emotional reactions ( Lin et al., 2003 ...
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Jan 15, 1997 · The purpose of truth telling is not simply to enable patients to make informed choices about health care and other aspects of their lives but also to inform them about their situation. Truth telling fosters trust in the medical profession and rests on the respect owed to patients as persons. It also prevents harm, as patients who are uninformed ...
