Case and Commentary
Jul 2012
Peter H. Schwartz, MD, PhD
The physician must help patients understand that all options—further testing, surgery, no action—carry risks and benefits. Disclosing the statistical probability of injury and other possible outcomes might help, but it can also hinder the process.
Virtual Mentor. 2012; 14(7):532-538. doi:
10.1001/virtualmentor.2012.14.7.ecas1-1207.