Intended for healthcare professionals

Education And Debate Ethical debate

Truth, the first casualtyDeadly charadesCommunication is a vital part of careDoctors and patients should be fellow travellers

BMJ 1998; 316 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.316.7148.1890 (Published 20 June 1998) Cite this as: BMJ 1998;316:1890

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