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Patient confidentiality — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsPatient confidentialityGPhC CRA

A patient asks the pharmacy team to tell his new partner whether he collects HIV medicines. The partner is present and says the patient has already agreed, but the patient is not available to confirm. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Decline disclosure until valid consent is confirmed

Medication information is confidential health information. Consent should be valid, current and confirmed before disclosure unless a clear legal or public-interest basis applies. The pharmacist should handle the conversation sensitively and offer to discuss it with the patient directly.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/registration-assessment#stage-8-order-96