“Please Don’t Tell: A Case about HIV and Confidentiality”

Leonard Fleck, a commentator, argues in favor of Carlos, a twenty-one year old homosexual, Hispanic male, not telling his older sister Consuela about him being HIV positive in order for her to care for him. The first commentator’s thesis argues that Carlos’s physician does not have to disclose that Carlos is HIV positive, because no major harm will come to Consuela, there are other option so Carlos could keep his other illness covert, and if breach does happen then it could lead to Carlos being ostracized or even not being cared for. The second commentator, Marcia Angell, argues that Consuela has the right to know that Carlos’s is HIV positive, because she would be deceived, pressured to provide nursing care by the hospital, and exploited by the hospital. Leonard Fleck and Marcia Angell both have compelling arguments; however, I agree more with well-supported Fleck’s arguments and conclusion while Marcia Angell arguments and conclusion are idealistic rather than concrete.

Leonard Fleck provides a convincing, rational argument and conclusion. Leonard Fleck argues against the ...