[Anthropological-ethical principles of so-called patient education].
Information disclosure requires veracity, authentic communication, empathy and shared decision-making. We should understand patient information as a communicative part, which is integrated into the therapeutic process.
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Institut für Ethik und Recht in der Medizin, Universität Wien, Spitalgasse 2, A-1080 Wien. guenter.virt@univie.ac.at
D000884:Anthropology, Cultural; D003142:Communication; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations