Dr. Brown feels that the patient might be unable to cope with the news that she is dying. Traditionally, doctors were allowed to withhold information if they felt that disclosing it would make the situation worse. What is this called?

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Therapeutic privilege is used less often now than in the past. These days, most patients expect to be well informed and take part in decision making.

Dr Brown Feels That the Patient Might Be Unable to Cope