CPD Ethics: The Disclosure of Information: Decisions concerning treatment.

  • D Knapp van Bogaert Part-time senior lecturer (Biomedical Ethics). Dept. of Family Medicine & Primary Health Care, Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa), Pretoria.
  • GA Ogunbanjo Dept. of Family Medicine & Primary Health Care, Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa), Pretoria.

Abstract

In a consultation concerning treatment decisions, the doctor and the patient exchange and discuss information. Ideally, this is shared equally with each party continually evaluating the situation facing them. Information is so central to the assessment of the patient’s condition and options that it assumes key ethical significance and information disclosure on both sides becomes a key dynamic in negotiating treatment. (SA Fam Pract 2004;46(10): 35-36)

Author Biographies

D Knapp van Bogaert, Part-time senior lecturer (Biomedical Ethics). Dept. of Family Medicine & Primary Health Care, Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa), Pretoria.
MBA (Kobe), Ph.D. (Kobe), M. Phil (Stell), D. Phil (Stell).
GA Ogunbanjo, Dept. of Family Medicine & Primary Health Care, Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa), Pretoria.
MBBS, MFGP (SA), M Fam Med, FACRRM, FACTM, FAFP (SA).
Published
2004-11-01
Issue
Vol 46, No 10 - November/December 2004
Section
Review Articles
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