Breach of Confidentiality - Namakkal ART center

[Guest guest]

 Dear Forum,

It was Shocking to hear in a TV channel news that " Mr. XXX " belonging to " YYY "

village has died of " AIDS " at Namakkal ART center on the " WORLD AIDS DAY " (the

original name and his native place were told in the news). What is this ? Where

is the confidentiality? How can the authorities give the name of the patient and

publish this in TV news ....?

Those who are responsible for disclosing the identity of the patinet should be

taken to task. What is the media trying to say by telling that " such and such "

person has died on World AIDS day?

Will the media and those who are responsible for disclosing the name of the

patient, take responsibility for the damage done to the family?

It is shocking that even in a ART center like Namakkal, known for its quality

service, is acting irresponsibly....

Suresh Raman.

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