Lipkin lying - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Lipkin (lying) correct answers urges a decidedly paternalistic attitude toward truth-telling. He argues that because the stress of being sick can distort patients' thinking and because they lack understanding of medical concepts, it is usually impossible to convey to them the full medical truth. Many times, telling the whole truth can do more harm than good. Moreover many patients prefer not to know the full details about their condition. Brody correct answers advocates for transparency mode...