PHL 302 : study guide
5 May 2011
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3: why is veracity such an important principle, there seem to be some relatively straightforward (utilitarian and deontological) reasons for this. (1) truthfulness engenders respect and trust. Honesty is both respected within and outside of medical circles. We generally trust and respect someone more if she is honest rather than dishonest. (2) truthfulness engenders open communication. If nurses are honest with their patients, their patients are more likely to be honest with them. Lying and deception can create barriers. (3) truthfulness promotes shared responsibility. In a nurse-patient relationship, it is important that the nurse and patient recognize that they are in this together". Only honest and open communication can promote this. www. notesolution. com. 4 (4) being truthful and honest with a patient promotes the patient"s autonomy. The patient should be treated as in end in him or herself, never merely as a means to some other end (notice the kantian, deontological connotation here). To lie and deceive violates this autonomy. www. notesolution. com.
