Question

A 45-year-old man with newly diagnosed HIV requests nondisclosure. He continues unprotected intercourse with multiple partners. According to GMC, the doctor should?

Accepted Answer

Discuss importance of disclosure and consider public health responsibilities if risk persists

Answer

Respect confidentiality absolutely

Answer

Inform public health authorities if he refuses disclosure

Answer

Inform his sexual partners directly

Answer

Prescribe prophylactic antibiotics

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with newly diagnosed HIV requests nondisclosure. He continues unprotected intercourse with multiple partners. According to GMC, the doctor should?