A patient asks a student to keep a secret that they are being hurt at home. The student promises not to tell anyone. How appropriate is this action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A very inappropriate thing to do
- Step 1: Promising absolute secrecy is something a student cannot honour when a patient may be at risk of serious harm. Step 2. The student should explain that safeguarding concerns must be passed on, and report to the supervisor. Answer: A very inappropriate thing to do. Why not the others: The student's kindness is understandable, but the promise leads to inaction, so it is not merely 'not disastrous'.
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