If you define truth as a "highly likely explanation of what is" and combine it with the observation that "what is, is," you have a vantage point neutral enough to deeply serve patients.
Most suffering results from attempting to resist, ignore or deny what is so. Thankfully, the meaning we attach to what is, is within our control. In fact, one of your greatest responsibilities is helping patients attach appropriate meanings to the circumstances prompting them to seek care from you.
When you love patients you tell the truth. Compassionately. Understandably. It just is.
You don't minimize. ("You have a little bone spur here.") Minimization is a disservice.
You don't exploit. ("I hope your children aren't suffering from the same thing!") Using fear, even when justified as in their best interest, is manipulative.
Instead, be centered, gentle and considerate, knowing that ultimately the truth can set us… free.