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Counselors have a responsibility to protect clients who threaten suicide or other form of physical harm to themselves. This is usually called ____________.
  1. Responsible reporting
  2. Duty to Warn
  3. Duty to respond to threats
  4. 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, consulting with a colleague or supervisor when faced with this issue.
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