[The Right to Information in the Older Person]

Population aging is and will be a reality that should be paid attention to, not only because of the progressive increase in their share, but also because of the growing numbers of people living in dependency and, by extension, human and technical qualification as it is required by the nurse who takes care of them. Patients in Spain have gone from being passive recipients of health care to be a key part of the healthcare system, with health professionals being increasingly aware of this situation. The development of legislation on autonomy and rights of people contributed to that sick people are being better informed, and can participate in their health process. Nurses act on the basis of both the Spanish Legislation and the Code of Ethics of the Spanish Nursing, where key guidelines for ethical and legal performance of nurse are compiled. Nurses provide information on health status on a daily basis and as a consequence have to face major ethical dilemmas very often. As a general premise flight ends should be clear. Ends, such as the malfeasance produced the so-called information obstinacy (report a negative diagnosis or prognosis to a patient who does not want to know), as the conspiracy of silence in front of a patient who wants to be informed. Therefore, communication on the state of health of a person, in most cases, makes it easier so you can take appropriate measures to ensure the success of treatment and care or acceptance of their situation.