A health care worker has recently been diagnosed as being HIV positive. What is his obligation to his patients? Does it matter if the health care worker is doing invasive or noninvasive procedures? Discuss the issue from the concepts of beneficence, nonmaleficence, and the patient's autonomy.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. The main point to look for is the distinction of the student's understanding of beneficence (positive perspective - to promote good) and nonmaleficence (negative perspective - to refrain from inflicting harm) and the patient's autonomy as the ultimate decision maker in their care. They should also address invasive v. noninvasive procedures and if this impacts their decision to disclose or not.
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