ResumenEn el presente escrito, abordamos la cuestión de la verdad en la relación médi-co-paciente, concretamente en el caso de los enfermos terminales. Analizamos los problemas y actitudes acerca de decir la verdad cuando se trata de una enfermedad mortal, concluyendo lo importante que es que haya una comunicación fluida y veraz en la relación terapéutica. Así mismo, examinamos y destacamos el papel que pueden tener los médicos generales -el médico de cabecera-en la atención a enfermos terminales en el hogar y con sus familiares y/o amigos.Palabras clave: decir la verdad, relación médico-paciente, médico general, atención a enfermos terminales, morir.
AbstractThe aim of this text is to examine the issue of truth telling in doctor-patient relationships, namely in the case of terminal patients. We analyze the problems and attitudes regarding truth telling that there are present when patients suffer from mortal diseases. We conclude that it is very important to keep a fluent and truthful communication in the doctor-patient relationship. We also examine and stress the role that general practitioners can play in the care of terminal patients at their home and with their friends and/or relatives.
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