The Following Questions for Readings: "On Telling Patients the Truth

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The Following Questions For Readings: "On Telling Patients the Truth," Mack Lipkin
-Lipkin says that the crucial question in truth-telling is whether the

• A) deception is successful in disguising the truth.
• B) patient appreciates the reasons for the deception.
• C) deception is intended to benefit the patient or the doctor.
• D) deception is unintended.

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