Truth Telling as an Element of Ethical Behaviour and Professional Commitment in Dentistry: A Case Study Assessing Non-Disclosure Action
Being truthful with patients is a critical foundation of the doctor-patient relationship and is fundamental to development of trust. A professional commitment to truth telling may sometimes contradict other principles of bioethics, which may challenge decision-making for the doctor and/or the treat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Programmes de bioéthique, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal
2022-03-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Bioethics |
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Online Access: | https://cjb-rcb.ca/index.php/cjb-rcb/article/view/311 |