Truth telling and terminal patient care

  • Luís G. Soto Facultade de Filosofía Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
  • Carlos Sánchez Fernández de la Vega Centro de Saúde de Fingoi-Lugo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RESF.2013.v38.n1.41967
Keywords: truth telling, doctor-patient relationships, general practitioners, care of terminal patients, dying.

Abstract

The aim of this text is to examine the issue of truth telling in doctor-patient relationships, namely in the case of terminal patients. We analyze the problems and attitudes regarding truth telling that there are present when patients suffer from mortal diseases. We conclude that it is very important to keep a fluent and truthful communication in the doctor-patient relationship. We also examine and stress the role that general practitioners can play in the care of terminal patients at their home and with their friends and/or relatives.

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Published
2013-05-06
How to Cite
G. Soto L. y Sánchez Fernández de la Vega C. (2013). Truth telling and terminal patient care. Revista de Filosofía , 38(1), 139-158. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RESF.2013.v38.n1.41967
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Vol. 38 No. 1 (2013)
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