A patient came into the physician's office with complaints of pain and blood in his urine. After testing he was diagnosed with the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia. When asked, the patient admitted to having a new sexual partner. The physician recommended that the patient discuss his condition with his wife, who is also a patient of the practice. The patient is reluctant, and the physician does not think that the patient will inform his wife if the diagnosis.

What should the physician do in this case? Does he have a responsibility to the wife, who is also one of his patients?