Table 3

Should the doctor disclose without consent?

ScenarioYes n (%)No n (%)Unsure n (%)
*Results refer to disclosure to police and/or social services.
Child sexual abuse*25/29 (86)2/29 (7)2/29 (7)
Driver with epilepsy18/28 (64)8/28 (29)2/28 (7)
Drink driving5/9 (55)1/9 (11)3/9 (33)
Mental illness: threat to neighbour*14/27 (52)5/27 (19)8/27 (30)
Sexually transmitted disease15/30 (50)11/30 (37)4/30 (13)