Older women's perspectives on the ethics of persuasion in doctor-patient communication.
Nancy L SchoenbornSusan M HannumSarah E GollustRebekah H NaglerMara A SchonbergCraig E PollackCynthia M BoydQian-Li XueMary Catherine BeachPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)
Our findings suggest that the type of persuasive technique and the decisional context are important considerations in the ethical debate around the use of persuasion. Limiting the use of persuasion to high-stakes decisions and using facts and patient stories rather than emotional appeals are likely more acceptable.