This article discusses the ethical issues faced by healthcare professionals in the context of a case study. It explores the importance of confidentiality, the conflict between autonomy and beneficence, and the moral dilemmas that arise in healthcare practice. The case study involves a patient who refuses to disclose his HIV-positive status to his partner, raising questions about patient autonomy, privacy, and the duty of care. The article also examines different ethical theories and their application in healthcare decision-making.