Should we always tell children the truth?

Article Abstract:

Pediatrics tell their patients the truth because it is a moral ideal. The value of truth in medicine is more endorsed in the US than other countries. The argument is that any deviation from the truth is the doctor's method of preserving paternalistic powers. However, through the ages truth has been witheld for reasons which have been patient-centered, centered around the physician's role or economic factors. Patients deserve to know the truth but sometimes lying may be good for the doctor-patient relationship.

Pediatrics, Truthfulness and falsehood

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Morals, metaphysics, and heart transplantation: reflections on Richard Selzer's "Whither Thou Goest." (response to article by Richard Selzer, Imagine a Women and Other Tales, 1990)

Article Abstract:

The metaphysics and medical ethics associated with prof Richard Selzer's story about a widow of an organ donor who donated several of his organs invite comment. The transplantation of organs allow brain-dead persons and recipients to live on but creates mutual obligations for both the giver and recipient. Organ transplantations also lead to issues of personal identity, body image and humanness. Transplant recipients are urged to overcome philosophical and psychological problems regarding their identities.

Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue donation, Organ donors, Tissue donors, Metaphysics

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