A patient tells the doctor in confidence that they plan to hurt another person. What should the doctor do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Consider whether there is a serious risk, and share the necessary information with the appropriate authority
- Step 1: Confidentiality has exceptions when others may be at serious risk. Step 2. Disclosure can be justified if it is necessary to protect someone from serious harm, limited to what is needed. Answer: Consider whether there is a serious risk, and share the necessary information with the appropriate authority. Why not the others: Silence ignores the risk; telling the family or sharing all history goes beyond what is necessary.
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