Question

A 23-year-old man is diagnosed with genital herpes. He asks you to inform his current sexual partner, but later changes his mind and refuses to allow any disclosure. The partner is at ongoing risk. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Explain the importance of disclosure and, if risk of serious harm to others remains, consider discreet disclosure to an appropriate third party

Answer

Respect confidentiality absolutely and do nothing

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Contact the partner directly using his details

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Inform the partner via social media anonymously

Answer

Tell his parents so they can inform the partner

Practice question

A 23-year-old man is diagnosed with genital herpes. He asks you to inform his current sexual partner, but later changes his mind and refuses to allow any disclosure. The partner is at ongoing risk. What is the most appropriate action?