A 40 year old woman attends clinic and confides that she has been physically abused by her partner but begs you not to tell anyone. She has no childre...

Question

A 40 year old woman attends clinic and confides that she has been physically abused by her partner but begs you not to tell anyone. She has no children and denies immediate danger. What is the most appropriate response regarding confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Explain that her information is confidential but encourage support and offer referral to specialist domestic abuse services

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Immediately inform the police without consent in all cases

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Tell her you must inform her employer

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Refuse to discuss the issue unless she allows disclosure

Answer

Document nothing to preserve confidentiality

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Confidentiality and domestic abuse

A 40 year old woman attends clinic and confides that she has been physically abused by her partner but begs you not to tell anyone. She has no children and denies immediate danger. What is the most appropriate response regarding confidentiality?