A patient from an outbreak area refuses isolation despite a highly infectious and serious disease risk. Under the Public Health (Control of Disease) A...

Question

A patient from an outbreak area refuses isolation despite a highly infectious and serious disease risk. Under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act, what can be done?

Accepted Answer

Use statutory powers to enforce isolation if there is a significant public health risk

Answer

Nothing, as patient autonomy is absolute

Answer

Persuade them but cannot compel

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Call the police for immediate arrest

Answer

Provide sedation and forcibly isolate

MCQ (SBA): Public health, Ethics, and Professionalism

A patient from an outbreak area refuses isolation despite a highly infectious and serious disease risk. Under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act, what can be done?