Most of these exercises pose issues for discussion. There are no right or wrong answers, but there are more and less thoughtful answers.
3.84 Anonymous? Confidential?
Texas A&M, like many universities, offers free screening for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The announcement says, “Persons who sign up for the HIV screening will be assigned a number so that they do not have to give their name.” They can learn the results of the test by telephone, still without giving their name. Does this practice offer anonymity or just confidentiality?