CONFIDENTIALITY & AIR FORCE
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Would you attempt to continue the conversation with the patient? Why or why not?
To address the patient's alcoholism and the possible danger it presents to his position as Air Force One crew commander, it would be crucial to make an effort to carry on the discussion. Having more discussions might provide a chance to give assistance, resources, and advice on how to get therapy and deal with the underlying issue.
How would you handle this situation? Would you inform the pilot’s superior?
Would discussing the problem with his wife be a first consideration?
Managing this scenario would need striking a delicate balance between protecting patient privacy and making sure other people are safe and healthy. In this instance, it could be required to notify the pilot's supervisor about the results and concerns regarding alcoholism due to the possible danger to the President's and others' safety onboard Air Force One. Talking to his wife about the issue might potentially be seen as a way to encourage and motivate him to get help. Beneficence is defined as treatment or action carried out with the patient's best interests in mind (Olejarczyk, 2020). Contacting the command guaranteed that the patient would get the attention they needed. Nevertheless, doctors need to understand this dynamic as it applies to the HIPAA regulation to protect patient privacy, provide the best medical treatment, and avoid severe penalties including license suspension, civil and criminal fines, and prison time (Patrick, 2022). What if the patient had been a commercial airline pilot, would you contact the employer? This method would also be applicable if the patient had been a pilot for a commercial aircraft. The pilot's employer or the relevant authorities in charge of guaranteeing aviation safety may need to be contacted if there are doubts about the pilot's capacity to carry out their
