Question

A 45-year-old woman with schizophrenia is stable on an antipsychotic. She asks you not to share any details of her mental health with her employer, who has requested a medical report. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Decline the employer’s request and explain to the patient that no information will be shared without her consent

Answer

Send a full report to the employer because they requested it

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Send a report but omit any mental health information

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Discuss with the employer by phone without written consent

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Inform the employer that she has refused consent and provide details anyway

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with schizophrenia is stable on an antipsychotic. She asks you not to share any details of her mental health with her employer, who has requested a medical report. What is the most appropriate response?