Ethical perspectives on the communication of risk

Paul A. Komesaroff

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    Abstract

    Ethical clinical practice requires good communication about the risks of treatment causing harm. As health professionals and patients often have different perceptions of risk, it is important to discuss risk in terms the patient can understand. Even if a patient is willing to take the risks, health professionals have an ethical obligation not to recommend inappropriately risky treatments. Giving patients time to reflect on what a particular decision means for them is an important part of communicating information about risks.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)44-45
    Number of pages2
    JournalAustralian Prescriber
    Volume26
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003

    Keywords

    • Consumers

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