The report included responses from 1,017 practicing physicians across more than 29 specialties compiled between March 20 and May 15. Examples cited in the report include patients with a communicable disease or state laws that compel physicians to report gunshot wounds to local law enforcement.
An additional 41% of physicians believe that it could be acceptable to breach confidentiality but that it depends on the situation. Just 10% of physicians believe it is unacceptable to breach confidentiality in any situation.