"Are you sure there's really hope to cure my father's illness? Truth be told, ever since my father was diagnosed with this disease, I've asked around at six hospitals, and they all said that hospital treatment might be worth a try, but there's not much confidence in it. You say there's more than a 95% chance of a cure—is that the truth, or are you saying it just to get us to spend money here for treatment?"
Such questioning face-to-face is actually quite hurtful.
Some family members especially like to be straightforward, often preferring to address unpleasant issues upfront.
In the eyes of doctors, these kinds of relatives are often challenging to deal with and difficult to get along with.
"I've been practicing medicine for so many years, and I never mislead patients into unnecessary treatment. If there's truly no guarantee, I'll be frank and tell you. Moreover, this disease isn't treated by me but rather by a disease control center or an infectious disease hospital."
