Question

A 25-year-old man is found to have tuberculosis. He refuses treatment. Under UK public health law, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

He must self-isolate until non-infectious but cannot be forcibly medicated

Answer

He can be forced to undergo treatment

Answer

He should be reported to the police

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He should be imprisoned for non-compliance

Answer

No action can be taken due to autonomy

Practice question

A 25-year-old man is found to have tuberculosis. He refuses treatment. Under UK public health law, which statement is correct?