Sexual health

Question 1

• Clinical ethics is relevant for STD control as we balance public health and individual health.
• In some cases the duty of care can extend to people who aren’t our patients.
• The use of an ‘ethics sieve’ can help avoid clouding our judgment through our prejudices

Answer 1

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Question 2

What is the CMG confidential guidance on serious communicable diseases, e.g. HIV

Answer 2

You can tell someone who has close contact with the affected patient if you think

• the person is at risk of infection that is likely to result in serious harm
• the patient has not informed them and cannot be persuaded to do so.

Question 3

What issues does a dentist with HIV pose

Answer 3

His wellbeing
Wellbeing of patients treated
Future employment - if treatment effective than can resume

Question 4

List some duties of a doctor registered with the GMC

Answer 4

Make care of patient your first concern

Treat every patient politely and considerately

Respect patients’ dignity and privacy

Listen to patients and respect their views

Respect the rights of patients to be fully involved in decisions

Keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date

Recognise the limits of your professional competence

Be honest and trustworthy

Respect and protect confidential information