Genetic testing has revealed a situation of misidentified paternity. How should the health care team plan to address this issue?
1. Do not reveal this information.
2. Discuss the information with the mother alone.
3. Privately tell the man he is not the child's father.
4. Do not report any genetic screening results as they are incomplete.
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Rationale 1: There is an ethical obligation to reveal this information.
Rationale 2: The health care team's obligation is to the mother and the fetus. This information should be shared with the mother, who will then be responsible for directing the team regarding additional disclosure.
Rationale 3: This man no longer has legal access to information about this fetus.
Rationale 4: Genetic screening from the mother can be reported as complete.
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