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Second Opinion

The right to NOT know a medical diagnosis

Hosted by Michael Wilkes May. 17, 2020 Health & Wellness
Doctors have a moral, ethical and legal duty to inform patients of their medical results.  But, do patients have a right to NOT be told crucial medical information?

Doctors have a moral, ethical and legal duty to inform patients of their medical results.  But, do patients have a right to NOT be told crucial medical information?

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