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Social Work Masters Exam Prep

Category - Professionalism

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Miranda discovers that a client she has been working with is secretly stalking a fellow colleague. The other professional had provided services to the client one year ago for alcohol abuse. Miranda understands her obligation to protect the client’s confidentiality and privacy. What makes 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
Answer: C -This situation is an exception to confidentiality and privacy considerations because Miranda’s colleague could be in danger of serious harm. Miranda should still only disclose information relevant to the potentially threatening situation.Any other disclosures require the consent of the client.
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