The source patient is not required to give consent to be tested if an exposure incident occurs.

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In the event of an exposure incident, the source patient's consent is not required to test for infectious diseases as it is considered necessary for protecting the health and safety of healthcare workers. However, efforts should still be made to inform and educate the source patient about the testing and potential transmission of infectious diseases.

The Source Patient Is Not Required to Give Consent to Be