Question

A 35-year-old woman tests positive for chlamydia. She begs you not to tell her partner as she is worried about the relationship. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Respect confidentiality but strongly encourage her to inform her partner and offer contact tracing support

Answer

Inform her partner directly without consent

Answer

Inform her GP but not the partner

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Notify the police

Answer

Break confidentiality routinely for all sexually transmitted infections

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman tests positive for chlamydia. She begs you not to tell her partner as she is worried about the relationship. What is the most appropriate course of action?