A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is ____. 

A. negligence
B. breach of contract
C. the physician's public duty
D. lack of confidentiality
E. invasion of privacy


C. the physician's public duty
State reporting requirements include certain communicable diseases, including AIDS. Addressing these state requirements is the physician's public duty.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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