In Dealing with an HIV Positive Client Who Refuses to Disclose

question 26

Multiple Choice

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 an ethical obligation to take action.
• D)a recent court case has determined that professionals have a duty to warn and protect innocent people.

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