A doctor learns that a patient has a highly contagious disease that poses a threat to the entire metropolitan area.However,the doctor is uncertain about sharing the information with city officials because of patient privacy concerns.Which ethical dilemma does the doctor most likely face?
A) Truth versus loyalty
B) Individual versus community
C) Short-term versus long-term
D) Justice versus mercy

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The doctor is faced with the ethical dilemma of balancing the patient's right to privacy with the potential harm to the community. This is a conflict between the individual right to privacy and the responsibility to protect the community, making the most appropriate choice B, individual versus community.

A Doctor Learns That a Patient Has a Highly Contagious