A 32-year-old who tested positive for HIV insists that the GP should not disclose this information to anyone. According to GMC and NICE guidelines, wh...

Question

A 32-year-old who tested positive for HIV insists that the GP should not disclose this information to anyone. According to GMC and NICE guidelines, which principle applies to disclosure of serious communicable diseases?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure is permissible if the patient consents or if there is a serious and imminent risk to others

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Absolute confidentiality with no exceptions

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Disclosure to anyone without consent

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Disclosure only to the patient's family members

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Disclosure only under court order

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ethics and Professionalism

A 32-year-old who tested positive for HIV insists that the GP should not disclose this information to anyone. According to GMC and NICE guidelines, which principle applies to disclosure of serious communicable diseases?