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CPCE Exam Prep

Category - Ethics

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Counselors have a responsibility to protect clients who threaten suicide or any other form of physical harm against themselves. This is usually called:

Responsible reporting
Duty to warn
Duty to respond to threats
Breaking confidentiality

Explanation

Answer: B - Duty to warn is the duty to protect clients who present a danger to themselves or others. The decision to break confidentiality is not an easy one and should be made with extreme care; consult with a colleague or supervisor when faced with this issue.

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