When advising a patient, a physician must communicate the truth accurately and clearly. The physician's and patient's knowledge and preference result in a plan of action. Such a plan must be for the patient's good. A physician must not formulate or endorse a plan that he perceives to be of harm to the patient. A plan that involves risk is acceptable if the potential benefit to the patient outweights the risk in the mind of …showed first 75 words of 524 total…

…showed last 75 words of 524 total…Each physician has an obligation to weigh the perceived benefits to his patient against the harm just described. If as a result a physician's conscience does not permit him to prescribe oral contraception, he is obligated to inform his patients in an accurate, clear, and sensitive manner. Subsequently, he must develop a plan to phase out the use of oral contraceptives. Should a physician's conscience ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** When advising a patient, a physician must communicate