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Does a physician’s bias color the informed consent discussion?

Couz discusses adult circumcision with a patient:

Due to my anti-circumcision bias, I admit to often emphasizing the risks and the complications associated with this elective, cosmetic procedure. I also explained that as this is no medical indication for circumcision, he would be required to pay for the procedure out-of-pocket.

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