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Confidentiality — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient's adult son asks whether his mother has collected her antidepressant prescription. The mother has not given consent and is not present. The son says he is worried but gives no evidence of immediate risk. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — Maintain confidentiality and seek the patient's consent before disclosure

Pharmacy professionals have a duty to protect patient confidentiality. Family relationship alone does not give a right to medication information. If there is a serious risk of harm, disclosure may be justified, but this scenario does not provide enough basis for disclosure without consent.

Reference: GPhC Standards; GPhC confidentiality guidance