PSMLE Practice Test

1Multiple ChoiceSelect all that apply

A 35-year-old married woman is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. She refuses to inform her husband and asks you not to disclose the diagnosis. Which of the following are appropriate actions for the physician? (Choose two.)

A.Respect her autonomy and keep the diagnosis completely confidential from the spouse
B.Counsel the patient about the importance of informing her spouse and the risks of non-disclosure
C.Immediately inform the husband without the patient's consent
D.Document the counseling session and the patient's decision in the medical record
E.Report the case to the media to protect public health

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