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A Friend of Yours Has Been Diagnosed with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

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A friend of yours has been diagnosed with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). The disease is highly contagious and can be deadly. Your friend's doctors have urged her to wear a surgical mask when she is around others, but she is too embarrassed to do so. You wonder if you should you tell people about your friend's diagnosis even though she has asked you not to. In your answer, address at least five of the questions presented in Chapter 1 for evaluating ethical dilemmas.


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