title: The patient's right to know: some sociological considerations.
abstract: This is a discussion of the implications of "the right to know" from the perspective of the patient and the physician. Three aspects are explored: Some overlooked premises of the doctor-patient relationship; the assumed benefits of the patient's ignorance; and the link between the right to know and informed consent.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Quah
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014342:Truth Disclosure