Evidence and practice Previous Next

Can it ever be acceptable to tell a therapeutic untruth?

Karen McKenzie Professor of psychology, clinical psychologist, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne

While therapeutic untruths can be used in the best interests of the person being supported, they should be monitored to avoid misuse

Research suggests that the use of ‘untruths’ is relatively common in our personal lives, but the idea of using any form of deception with people who have a learning disability can make us feel uncomfortable.

Learning Disability Practice. 27, 1, 20-21. doi: 10.7748/ldp.27.1.20.s9

Peer review

This article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and has been checked for plagiarism using automated software

Want to read more?

Already have access? Log in

3-month trial offer for £5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months

RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:

Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now

Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more

08 February 2024 / Vol 27 issue 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIGITAL EDITION