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Synopsis
Truth, Trust and Medicine investigates the notion of trust and honesty in medicine, and questions whether honesty and openness are of equal importance in maintaining the trust necessary in doctor-patient relationships. Jackson begins with the premise that those in the medical profession have a basic duty to be worthy of the trust their patients place in them. Yet questions of the ethics of withholding information and consent and covert surveillance in care units persist. This book boldly addresses these questions which disturb our very modern notions of a patient's autonomy, self-determination and informed consent.
Booknews
Jackson (business and professional ethics, U. of Leeds) questions whether honesty and openness are of equal importance in maintaining trust in a doctor-patient relationship. In doing so she examines issues such as "noble lies and therapeutic tricks," what truthfulness requires, dishonesty in medical research, and if doctors and nurses can be "too honest." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)