A 57-year-old male patient with a history of the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), mild obesity, hypertension and the low back pain was treated with narcotics. He came to see a physician to discuss his back pain and sleep issues. The physician has been attending this patient's case for the past 7 years. His follow-up meetings were always scheduled every 4 to 6 months. During the consultation, they discuss his other clinical complains, review his medications, routine, diet, and a plan for physical therapy.
As the patient gets up and walks down the hall to leave the consulting room, the physician notices him pulling out his mobile phone and pushing a large red dot at the bottom of the screen. Hence, the physician suspects that the patient has been recording their conversation. How should the physician respond?? This case is indeed about Physician's ethics, professionalism, and…
