A patient is diagnosed with a communicable disease that requires public-health notification. What is the nurse’s legal responsibility?
Correct answer: B. Notify the designated public-health authority as required
- A. Keep the diagnosis secret from every authority
- B. Notify the designated public-health authority as required
- C. Post the patient’s name in the ward for awareness
- D. Tell the patient’s neighbours so they can take precautions
Explanation
Some diseases must be reported to public-health authorities under applicable law and policy. This limited disclosure protects the community while still requiring the nurse to maintain confidentiality with unauthorised people.
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About Legal Aspects and PNMC Regulation
Legal aspects of nursing include professional scope of practice, registration and licensing, standards of care, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, consent, confidentiality and accurate documentation. PNMC regulation also involves professional accountability, disciplinary procedures and safe delegation, which differ from ethical guidance because they carry legal or regulatory consequences.
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