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Editorial

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Visualization of the interplay between a physician’s ethical obligation to disclose medical truths, a patient’s right to know or not know, and the influence of cultural norms or family preferences. At their intersection lies the ideal: a communication approach that is ethically sound, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive. This model highlights the complexity of disclosure in practice and underscores the need for structured bioethics training to help clinicians navigate these overlapping domains.

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