Question

A 22-year-old man attends a sexual health clinic with urethral discharge and is treated for gonorrhoea. He asks you not to inform his regular partner. He understands the risks to her and refuses permission to share information. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Respect confidentiality but strongly encourage him to inform and offer partner notification services

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Automatically inform his partner without further discussion

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Inform his GP and ask them to tell the partner

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Refuse to treat him unless he allows disclosure

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Inform public health and the police immediately

Practice question

A 22-year-old man attends a sexual health clinic with urethral discharge and is treated for gonorrhoea. He asks you not to inform his regular partner. He understands the risks to her and refuses permission to share information. What is the most appropriate course of action?