I lied to a patient’s husband about her pregnancy, saving their marriage. Was I right?

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I lied to a patient’s husband about her pregnancy, saving their marriage. Was I right?

Recently, I confirmed a patient’s pregnancy. In distress, she told me that this was the result of a one-night stand; her husband had undergone a vasectomy.

Recently, I confirmed a patient’s pregnancy. In distress, she told me that this was the result of a one-night stand; her husband had undergone a vasectomy. Since her faith forbade abortion, she begged me to lie to her husband to help save their marriage. I agreed, and told her husband that his procedure must have failed. Was I right?