Question

A 22-year-old man is diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis urethritis in a GUM clinic. He asks you not to tell his sexual partner, who is registered with the same clinic. What is the most appropriate response regarding confidentiality and partner notification?

Accepted Answer

Respect confidentiality but explain the importance of partner notification and support him to notify partners or use anonymous partner notification services

Answer

Inform his partner directly without consent

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Inform his GP and ask them to contact the partner

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Report both to the police

Answer

Refuse to treat him unless he agrees to disclosure

Practice question

A 22-year-old man is diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis urethritis in a GUM clinic. He asks you not to tell his sexual partner, who is registered with the same clinic. What is the most appropriate response regarding confidentiality and partner notification?