TY - JOUR T1 - Physician Commentary on Royal Health: Recurring Ethical Tensions Between Privacy and Public Communication A1 - Triantafillos Smith A1 - Thilo Burkard A1 - Cristina Ventriglio A1 - Lukas Liebrenz JF - Asian Journal of Ethics in Health and Medicine JO - Asian J Ethics Health Med SN - 3108-5059 Y1 - 2025 VL - 5 IS - 5 DO - 10.51847/yheUGWIBE7 SP - 95 EP - 102 N2 - This article critically examines the ethical dilemmas that arise when physicians publicly comment on high-profile medical cases, illustrated through recent cancer diagnoses in the British royal family. It explores the competing demands of societal interest, individual privacy, and professional ethical obligations, emphasizing the risks posed by speculative or conjectural statements. The discussion also highlights how medical professionals can contribute responsibly to public understanding of health issues. UR - https://smerpub.com/article/physician-commentary-on-royal-health-recurring-ethical-tensions-between-privacy-and-public-communic-1tl7xw9msw6xtge ER -