29th September 2021

You are sitting in the break room, during a night shift in A&E

You are sitting in the break room, during a night shift in A&E. A healthcare assistant who works in the department enters the room whilst on the phone. They do not appear to notice your presence, and you overhear them stating over the phone that they have just tested positive for hepatitis B, but “cannot tell anyone at work or I’ll be sacked”.

Which of the following is the best course of action?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.