Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In the course of a physical examination, a provider discovers that his patient has a sexually transmitted disease, and he reports this information to the State Board of Health.

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Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In the course of a physical examination, a provider discovers that his patient has a sexually transmitted disease, and he reports this information to the State Board of Health.

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This action is ethical as it is mandated by the law to report communicable diseases to the State Board of Health. It is important for public health and safety.

Identify Each of the Following Statements as Ethical or Unethical