1.   Doctors should inform patients about the possible side effects of any drugs they prescribe.

2.   It is standard medical practice here not to tell the patient about potentially fatal illnesses, especially cancer.

3.   Today, I am patient about the passing of time.

4.   Doctors are used to handing out advice to patients about family planning.

5.   Under the terms of the legislation an abortion clinic was also required to inform a patient about the possible alternatives to abortion.

6.   Physicians were obliged to inform abortion patients about foetal development and the alternatives to terminating the pregnancy.

7.   Doctors should be advised, they must inform patients about side effects and dangers.

8.   Among other things, the doctors check blood pressure, draw blood to check for diabetes and cholesterol levels, and admonish patients about such unhealthful habits as smoking.