Most families want doctors to be honest about uncertain prognoses
Monday, December 29, 2008 - 11:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Families of critically ill patients overwhelmingly want doctors to be honest with them about uncertainties around their loved ones' prognoses, says a new study.
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