A Doctor Learns That a Patient Has a Highly Contagious

question 44

Multiple Choice

A doctor learns that a patient has a highly contagious disease that poses a threat to the entire metropolitan area.However,the doctor is uncertain about sharing the information with city officials because of patient privacy concerns.Which ethical dilemma does the doctor most likely face?

• A) Truth versus loyalty
• B) Individual versus community
• C) Short-term versus long-term
• D) Justice versus mercy

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