Question

A 40-year-old man with HIV refuses to tell his long-term sexual partner about his diagnosis and says he will continue to have unprotected sex. You have repeatedly encouraged disclosure and offered support, but he refuses. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Consider disclosing relevant information to an appropriate authority or directly to the partner if necessary to prevent serious harm, after explaining this to the patient

Answer

Respect confidentiality absolutely and do nothing

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Inform the partner directly without telling the patient

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Post anonymously about the case online

Answer

Tell mutual friends so they can warn the partner

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with HIV refuses to tell his long-term sexual partner about his diagnosis and says he will continue to have unprotected sex. You have repeatedly encouraged disclosure and offered support, but he refuses. What is the most appropriate action?