history of suicidal attempts. Her medical condition for which she was admitted has significantly
worsened. It was suggested by the Physician that such information should be withheld from the
patient. What would you do in this dilemma?
Options:
1. Hold fast to your professional value of being honest; thereby, disclosing the information to the
client.
2. Withhold the information until the patient is mentally stable to deal/cope with the "worsening of
her physiological condition."