Question

A 35-year-old man with HIV has a persistently detectable viral load due to poor adherence. He refuses to allow you to inform his current sexual partner, who is unaware of his HIV status. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the importance of disclosure, support him to disclose, and explain that you may need to inform public health or his partner if there is a serious risk of harm

Answer

Respect confidentiality absolutely and take no further action

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Inform his partner without discussing it further with him

Answer

Immediately contact the police

Answer

Remove him from the clinic list

Practice question

A 35-year-old man with HIV has a persistently detectable viral load due to poor adherence. He refuses to allow you to inform his current sexual partner, who is unaware of his HIV status. What is the most appropriate action?