A Patient Has a Knife Wound in His Side

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient has a knife wound in his side.It is about four-inches long, 1/2- to 3/4-inch deep, and needs suturing.The patient gets agitated when he hears the physician reporting the injury to the authorities, even though the patient said it was an accident.Which of the following best describes the legal requirement of the provider to report the patient's stab wound?

• A)Standard of care
• B)Confidentiality  
• C)Public duty
• D)Informed consent

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