Hello Jorge, Nice work! It very well presented and logical. I understand when you say family members may contribute to the moral dilemma. I have seen many cases like the one you shared with us. It is clear they do not want to cause any psychological distress, but when it comes to the law, the hospital and clinicians are supposed to disclose the truth. “Veracity is the principle of truth telling, and it is grounded in respect for persons and the concept of autonomy” (Regis University, n. d, para. 1). In your second paragraph, you gave a good reason why it should be disclosed. Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) should not be violated, thus clinicians are obliged to disclose only the truth. Although it should be considered that the feeling
