A patient with suspected tuberculosis has refused to self-isolate. Public health authorities consider enforcing isolation. Which legal measure in the ...

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A patient with suspected tuberculosis has refused to self-isolate. Public health authorities consider enforcing isolation. Which legal measure in the UK can be invoked to protect the public?

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Public Health (Control of Disease) Act

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Mental Health Act

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Human Tissue Act

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Data Protection Act

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Equality Act

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A patient with suspected tuberculosis has refused to self-isolate. Public health authorities consider enforcing isolation. Which legal measure in the UK can be invoked to protect the public?