Doctors responsibility of informing on an STD?!
Question: Doctors responsibility of informing on an STD!?
If a patients spouse has an extra-marital affair and contracts and STD (Herpes 2) does the treating physician have a responsibility to inform the other spouse of risks, if they are the primary Physician to the couple!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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That would still violate patient/doctor confidentiality I'm afraid!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Nope!. It is a shame, but the partners do not have to be notified!.
Some STDs are reported to the health department, but no identifying information is given!.
It is up to the infected person to be open and honest and tell their partners!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Some STDs are reported to the health department, but no identifying information is given!.
It is up to the infected person to be open and honest and tell their partners!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Nope!. Each person's medical history and conditions are
confidential and they cannot be discussed with anyone
including spouses!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
confidential and they cannot be discussed with anyone
including spouses!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes, he will inform you!. That happened to me in a situation and I was informed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com