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September 25, 2025SICOT-JOpen Access

Tell or hide the truth from patients? The role of bioethics in medicine

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KTKonstantinos V. TsihrintzisMKMaria KouriIKIoannis M. Koukourakis

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Overview

This article discusses the role of bioethics in fostering honest communication and patient-centered care, suggesting that cultural factors must be considered.

Key Points

  • Effective communication is essential for improving patient outcomes and well-being.
  • Bioethics education equips medical professionals to handle the complexities of truth-telling.
  • Cultural factors significantly influence how patients perceive and process medical information.
  • Building strong patient-doctor relationships based on honesty fosters dignity and acceptance.

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Tsihrintzis et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5e1fbbd7882ccb9b86263https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025053
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