Guideline 8: Family requests for nondisclosure of information
11 out of 11Summary
Empathise with family’s requests for non-disclosure of information
- Ask the family why they don’t want information disclosed to the patient.
- Attempt to address their concerns.
- Empathise with the family members to encourage continued partnership.
Respect the patient’s wishes to know or not know about their illness
- Enquire with the patient about their preferences for information.
- Tailor information to the patient’s preferences.
- Ensure they have enough understanding to provide informed consent.
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