Homework Help: Confidentiality of Health Information

Posted by Ella on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 6:17pm.

Jane Doe does not want her violent boyfriend to know shes getting an abortion. She asks Dr. John to send all communications to her to a post office box and to phone her only at work. If he doesnt, Dr.John could be endangering her. What should Dr. John do, and what is the legal basis?

Confidentiality of Health Information - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 6:20pm
The doctor must follow the patient's wishes (orders).

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