A 50-year-old man with a new diagnosis of HIV requests that his diagnosis remains confidential. However, his partner is unaware and at significant ris...

Question

A 50-year-old man with a new diagnosis of HIV requests that his diagnosis remains confidential. However, his partner is unaware and at significant risk. According to GMC guidance, which principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to persuade the patient to disclose, and if he refuses, consider disclosure to protect the partner

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Maintain absolute confidentiality in all cases

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Breach confidentiality and inform partner immediately

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Inform the police

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Refuse to treat the patient unless he discloses

ukmla MCQ (SBA): HIV

A 50-year-old man with a new diagnosis of HIV requests that his diagnosis remains confidential. However, his partner is unaware and at significant risk. According to GMC guidance, which principle applies?