大学英语精读电子教案第4册 UNIT5
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Introductory Remarks When treating seriously ill patients, many doctors think that it is best not to tell them the truth about their condition. These doctors sincerely believe that they have good reasons to tell lies for the patients own benefit. But the author of this article takes a different view on this issue. She gives several reasons why patients, especially those who are dying, should be told the truth. She also discusses the great harm doctors lies do not only to their patients, but also to the doctors themselves and to the entire medical profession. And in the last paragraph of the article, the author urges that an open debate be
held on this issue.