Question

Mrs. Power, 83 years old, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She has decided not to have treatment and not to reveal the diagnosis to her family. What action should the practical nurse take?

a) Respect confidentiality by only revealing the client’s condition to the power of attorney.

b) Promote discussion by organizing a meeting between the client and her family regarding the diagnosis.

c) Maintain confidentiality because the client has the right to withhold personal information.

d) Suggest establishing power of attorney to the client and family to allow for important discussions.

Answer 1

Ans:c.Maintain confidentiality because the client has the right to withold personal information.

As per the code of conduct or ethics for a medical practitioner it is said that the patient confidentiality is of prime importance in case of their decision regarding the disclosure of information regarding the health condition of the patient.Hence he should only inform it to the family if the patient permits to do so or only in case of any public concern like a person having any disability used to do any action by hiding his condition that will harm public etc...