Patient Confidentiality and the Surrogate's Right to Know

Posted: 16 Nov 2000

See all articles by Lynn A. Jansen

Lynn A. Jansen

St. Vincent's Hospital

Lainie Friedman Ross

University of Chicago - Department of Pediatrics

Abstract

Using the case of a man sero-positive for HIV who does not want his family to know his condition (though state surrogate consent laws authorize a family member as his legal decision maker), the authors discuss the clinician's conflicting obligations to the patient and to those who may need to make fully informed choices for the patient.

Suggested Citation

Jansen, Lynn A. and Friedman Ross, Lainie, Patient Confidentiality and the Surrogate's Right to Know. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=250137

Lynn A. Jansen (Contact Author)

St. Vincent's Hospital ( email )

The John J. Conley Department of Ethics 153 W. 11th Street
New York, NY
United States

Lainie Friedman Ross

University of Chicago - Department of Pediatrics ( email )

5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 6082
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

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