07-04-2007, 09:29 PM
137. A 12-year old boy is diagnosed with a terminal illness (e.g., malignancy). He asked the doctor about his prognosis. His parents requested the doctor not to tell him the bad news. What should the doctor do in this situation? (Very Important)
Answer: the doctor should tell the truth politely and compassionately to the patient.
is this bcoz he is an adolescent pt----the doctor is revealing the diagnosis to the pt.
wht rule applies to small kids, say 7 yrs?
wht rule applies in general to less than 18 yrs?
Answer: the doctor should tell the truth politely and compassionately to the patient.
is this bcoz he is an adolescent pt----the doctor is revealing the diagnosis to the pt.
wht rule applies to small kids, say 7 yrs?
wht rule applies in general to less than 18 yrs?