citation: i made it up based on my intuition because this is a thought experiment to illustrate a paradox.

also "bedside manner" is not just about conveying information. that would be a big part of successful treatment.

if you ask people about bedside manner is all going to be about personality and emotional sensitivity (where they gruff? did they make you feel bad? etc). somebody can be amazing at conveying accurate information but come across as a complete asshole, and those are the 'bad bedside manner' docs.