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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 44-45 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Australian Prescriber |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |
Keywords
- Consumers