Is it ever okay for a nurse to lie to protect a patient?: Nurses must act with honesty and integrity, but is a ‘white lie’ ever acceptable in patient communication?

  • Published In: Nursing Standard, 2025, v. 40, n. 5. P. 38 1 of 2

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Abstract

Nursing students learn about the importance of being open and transparent in patient communication, and how to have difficult conversations, for example in relation to a diagnosis or end of life care. But what if your patient is a child, is unable to process information due to a condition, or the information may cause them distress? Our panel of nursing students, newly registered nurses and nursing lecturers offer their advice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nursing Standard. 2025/05, Vol. 40, Issue 5, p38
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0029-6570
  • DOI:10.7748/ns.40.5.38.s17
  • Accession Number:184974187
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