A hospital director can reassure 40 patients' families with a premature promise of recovery.

A hospital director can reassure 40 patients' families with a premature promise of recovery. Admitting the critical prognosis may cause widespread emotional distress.

• 69% chose: State a high likelihood of patient recovery. (43 people)
• 31% chose: Disclose the uncertain, dire patient prognosis. (19 people)

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