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Selective consent and alcohol — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOH EthicsSelective consent and alcoholDOccMed

Manager asks OH physician to reveal whether an employee's absence relates to alcohol. Employee consented to OH but asked alcohol not be disclosed. What is the most appropriate response?

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Correct answer: D — Provide report addressing functional capacity without disclosing diagnosis as consent was withheld

The physician must respect specific refusal. The report addresses function and fitness without naming the diagnosis.

Reference: FOM Ethics; GMC Confidentiality