Originally posted by renorenal:
[b]REFERRAL TO
ALFAGAL
On a side note, as doctors, for telling him about his illness, we
deal it through case by case basis, and as for me, I will tell, but
I will be tactful and bring this discussion to the closest family
members first. Often the patients who have full insight enough will
direct you on what you should do...
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From the medico-legal point of view, if the patient directly
asks his doctor a question as to his diagnosis we cannot lie to
him. Doctors can certainly fudge the issue but if the patient ask a
direct question, say, "Do I have cancer?"; we cannot tell a
lie.
