Death discussions spark ethical debate in cancer care
Dr Sidney W Ellery of the Memorial Cancer Tumor Group in Long Beach argues for full disclosure to a dying patient, telling family members after operations reveal cancers. Families often request withholding the diagnosis, leading to patient resentment when recovery expectations fail.
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Sidney W. Ellery
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Long Beach
Doctor Ellery on cancer talks and patient truth
Dr Ellery discusses ethics of informing cancer patients and families. He notes that telling patients the prognosis can be cruel yet necessary when asked, balancing hope with honesty. He emphasizes empathy, individualized death, and the value of home care and pain control.
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Dr. Ellery
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