Question

A 38-year-old intravenous drug user is found to have active pulmonary tuberculosis. He refuses treatment and continues to mix with the community. According to UK public health law, what measure can be enforced?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary isolation for public health reasons

Answer

No enforcement is possible

Answer

Section under the Mental Health Act

Answer

Mandatory detention and forced treatment

Answer

Confiscation of identification documents

Practice question

A 38-year-old intravenous drug user is found to have active pulmonary tuberculosis. He refuses treatment and continues to mix with the community. According to UK public health law, what measure can be enforced?