A 60-year-old geriatric patient was suffering from stomach ailments and had symptoms like difficulty in swallowing, loss of appetite, and progressive vomiting after taking food. The symptoms had been present for the last 3 to 4 months. After two weeks of hospitalization, he was diagnosed with carcinoma of the stomach by examination through endoscopic biopsy.
So, lastly, esophago-gastrectomy was planned. Ethical scenario: You don’t want to disclose the actual diagnosis to the patient as the prognosis is very poor. The patient is also in a stressful condition and if the truth is revealed, the patient may not follow the treatment regimen
