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The doctor has absolutely no responsibility to the family of a sick person, only the sick person. We try really hard to be nice and understanding when dealing with patient's families, but our ultimate responsibility is to the patient.

Unless the patient expressly gives us permission, we cannot share information, treatment decisions, thoughts about prognosis, or anything with the family.

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