Question

A 28-year-old woman with newly diagnosed HIV infection refuses to allow you to inform her regular sexual partner, despite ongoing unprotected intercourse. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Explain the importance of informing her partner, seek her consent, and if she continues to refuse and the partner is at risk of serious harm, disclose relevant information to appropriate authorities in line with GMC guidance

Answer

Respect confidentiality entirely and take no further action

Answer

Immediately contact the partner without discussing further with the patient

Answer

Inform her GP but not the partner

Answer

Post details about her diagnosis anonymously on social media

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with newly diagnosed HIV infection refuses to allow you to inform her regular sexual partner, despite ongoing unprotected intercourse. What is the most appropriate course of action?