Author Question: How is the issue of exceptions to confidentiality handled by most counselors? a. Because knowing ... (Read 159 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

How is the issue of exceptions to confidentiality handled by most counselors?

a. Because knowing that the exceptions might scare off a client, most counselors wait until trust has been built before discussing the issue.
b. Counselors only share the exceptions with the court-ordered clients because they will have to talk with probation officers.
c. Exceptions are discussed only when the client wanders into one of the areas where the counselor is bound to report.
d. The list of exceptions to confidentiality must be posted in the waiting room of every clinic and counseling facility.
e. The list of exceptions to confidentiality is included with the informed consent that is given to the client at the first session.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a situation in which confidentiality is properly breached?

a. When child abuse is revealed within therapy.
b. When your client is suicidal and you must involve outsiders to protect his or her life.
c. When a colleague asks for information about a client.
d. When the court subpoenas a clients records.
e. When a client requests the release of his records.