Question

A 22-year-old requests confidential sexual health advice. According to GMC guidelines, under what circumstances can confidentiality be breached without consent?

Accepted Answer

If there is an overriding public interest or legal requirement

Answer

Never, confidentiality is absolute

Answer

If the patient is over 18

Answer

If the GP disagrees with the patient's choices

Answer

If the patient's parents request information

Practice question

A 22-year-old requests confidential sexual health advice. According to GMC guidelines, under what circumstances can confidentiality be breached without consent?