Therapeutic lying

Therapeutic lying

Therapeutic lying is the controversial practice of lying to patients who repeatedly forget traumatic facts. [cite web|url=http://www.loudountimes.com/blogs/home-caregiver-connection/2007-09-11/therapeutic-lying-or-unethical-behavior/|title=Therapeutic Lying or Unethical Behavior?] For instance, a caregiver may tell an Alzheimer's disease patient who inquires about his wife whereabouts that "She's gone to the store" rather than "She died seven years ago."

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