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What is an example of an ethical dilemma in optometry?

Ethical principles in optometry are similar to other healthcare professionals. Such principles strive to do the best for every patient, avoid harm, respect autonomy and justice, and patient confidentiality. Other ethical dilemmas could include dating a staff member or patient or other types of inappropriate relationships. The interviewer is looking to see if you are aware of ethical principles and what you consider an ethical dilemma.

"One example of an ethical dilemma that comes to mind regards patient confidentiality. I had a colleague put in an ethical dilemma when a patient told him that he contracted a venereal disease from an affair he was having while he was married. The patient did not tell his wife because he didn't want her to leave him, but my colleague felt the wife needed to know to protect herself. The information the patient told my colleague was confidential, but my colleague felt a duty to inform the wife."

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What is an example of an ethical dilemma in optometry?

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