Identify Each of the Following Statements as Ethical or Unethical

question 22

Multiple Choice

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In the course of a physical examination, a provider discovers that his patient has a sexually transmitted disease, and he reports this information to the State Board of Health.

• A) ethical
• B) unethical

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Definitions:

Short-Term Drowsiness

A temporary state of feeling sleepy or lethargic, often lasting for a brief period.

Narcotic

Substances that bring about numbness or a stuporous condition, often used for pain relief but can be highly addictive.

Dissociation

A psychological state in which a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Mental Processes

Internal, covert activities of our minds such as thinking, feeling, and reasoning.