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Soviet and U S cancer experts clash over informing patients
At a National Cancer Institute summit a teleconference with Soviet and American doctors highlighted a key disagreement. Soviet physicians argued patients should not be told they have cancer to avoid burdening them, while American doctors said patient knowledge preserves doctor patient trust. The event aired to about 1 200 U S hospitals and 150 million Soviet viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ruedy
Washington
U.S
U.S.S.R
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda
Soviet Union
Vincent T. Devita
Nikaolai Napalkov
Oncological Society of