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Question 82 · LEK · Informing about health status

The doctor determines that the prognosis for the patient is unfavourable and that passing on this information to them may harm the good of the patient. What in light of the law may the doctor do?

  1. A. he must pass on the full information because regardless of the patient’s condition, their fundamental right is to know it.
  2. B. he may totally refrain from informing the patient and pass the information to the person about whom he knows that acts in the interest of the patient.
  3. C. he may limit the information about the patient’s condition and prognosis while passing it on to the patient.
  4. D. he may mislead the patient by telling them that the prognosis is favourable.
  5. E. he may only pass on his recommendations to the patient and pass over the remaining issues.
Hint

Polish law gives the doctor a 'therapeutic privilege' - consider whether it allows total silence, deception, or only narrowing the information.

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