The Fallacy and Dangers of Dichotomizing Cultural Differences: The Truth about Medical Truth Telling in China

Nie, Jing‐Bao

doi:10.1001/virtualmentor.2012.14.4.msoc1-1204

AMA Journal of Ethics

2012

DOI: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2012.14.4.msoc1-1204

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The Fallacy and Dangers of Dichotomizing Cultural Differences: The Truth about Medical Truth Telling in China

Jing‐Bao Nie

Abstract: This essay would not be possible without the kind invitation of Faith Lagay and her editorial assistance, far beyond what is usually expected from an editor.

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Truth-telling to the patient, family, and the sexual partner: a rights approach to the role of healthcare providers in adult HIV disclosure in China

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Patients’ rights are central in today’s legislation and social policies related to health care, including HIV care, in not only Western countries but around the world. However, given obvious socio-cultural differences it is often asked how or to what extent patients’ rights should be respected in non-Western societies such as China. In this paper, it is argued that the patients’ rights framework is compatible with Chinese culture, and that from the perspective of contemporary patient rights healthcare providers have a duty to disclose truthfully the diagnosis and prognosis to their patients, that the Chinese cultural practice of involving families in care should – with consent from the patient – be promoted out of respect for patients’ rights and well-being, and that healthcare providers should be prepared to address the issue of disclosing a patient’s HIV status to sexual partner(s). Legally, the provider should be permitted to disclose without consent from the patient but not obliged to in all cases. The decision to do this should be taken with trained sensitivity to a range of ethically relevant considerations. Post-disclosure counseling or psychological support should be in place to address the concerns of potentially adverse consequences of provider-initiated disclosure and to maximize the psychosocial and medical benefits of the disclosure. There is an urgent need for healthcare providers to receive training in ethics and disclosure skills. This paper concludes also with some suggestions for improving the centerpiece Chinese legislation, State Council’s “Regulations on AIDS Prevention and Control” (2006), to further safeguard the rights and well-being of HIV patients.

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The Fallacy and Dangers of Dichotomizing Cultural Differences: The Truth about Medical Truth Telling in China

Abstract: This essay would not be possible without the kind invitation of Faith Lagay and her editorial assistance, far beyond what is usually expected from an editor.

Cited by 2 publications

References 10 publications

Truth-telling to the patient, family, and the sexual partner: a rights approach to the role of healthcare providers in adult HIV disclosure in China

Truth-telling to the patient, family, and the sexual partner: a rights approach to the role of healthcare providers in adult HIV disclosure in China

Weight management care practices of English and Chinese nurses

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