Which of the Following Statements Is True in Dealing with an HIV-Positive

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true in dealing with an HIV-positive client who refuses to disclose his or her condition to a partner?

• A) There is a legal duty to warn the partner.
• B) There is both a legal and an ethical duty to warn the partner.
• C) There is not a duty to warn, but the ACA Code of Ethics gives permission to breach confidentiality in respect to contagious life-threatening diseases.
• D) A recent court case has determined that professionals have a duty to warn and protect innocent people.

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Definitions:

IRR

The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments. It is the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.

Cash Flows

The complete aggregate of monetary circulation into and out of a company, crucially influencing its quick assets.

Net Present Value

It involves gauging the current value disparity between cash receipts and disbursements over a set time frame.

Shareholder Wealth

Shareholder wealth is the total value of an investment in a company, often measured by the market value of the shareholder's equity, which includes stock price appreciation and dividends.