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Bioethics for clinicians: 7. Truth telling

P C Hébert1, B Hoffmaster, K C Glass

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Ont.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|January 15, 1997
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Physicians now have a greater duty to disclose information beyond informed consent, enhancing patient trust and preventing harm. This shift in professional candour ensures patients are fully informed about their health situations.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Patient Communication

Background:

  • The standard of professional candour has evolved significantly over the last 30 years.
  • Physicians' obligations extend beyond informed consent to include broader communication with patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the changing expectations of physicians regarding truth-telling to patients.
  • To highlight the importance of comprehensive patient information for informed decision-making and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis of the evolution of professional standards in medical ethics.
  • It reviews the ethical underpinnings and practical implications of physician-patient communication.

Main Results:

  • Physicians are increasingly expected to share information not directly tied to immediate treatment decisions.

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  • Truth-telling serves to inform patients about their overall situation, not just for treatment choices.

    • Conclusions:

    • Enhanced truth-telling fosters patient trust and demonstrates respect for patients as individuals.
    • Informed patients are better equipped to seek timely medical help, thereby preventing potential harm.