ASWB Social Work Clinical

Category - Ethics

Miranda discovers that a client she has been working with is secretly stalking a fellow colleague. The other professional had provided clinical social work services to the client one year ago for alcohol abuse. Miranda understands her obligation to protect the client’s confidentiality and privacy. What could make this an exception?
  1. The client needs a psychological assessment
  2. Miranda wants to know about the prior relationship
  3. It is necessary to prevent serious harm
  4. There is no exception
Explanation
- This situation would be an exception to confidentiality and privacy considerations if Miranda’s colleague could be in danger of serious harm. Note that stalking, such as phone calls, etc., without weapon or threat does NOT qualify as imminent harm to others. In a situation involving imminent harm, the social worker should only disclose information relevant to the potentially threatening situation. Any other disclosures require the consent of the client.
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