When an Inquiry About a Client's Disposition Is Made by a Governmental

question 25

Multiple Choice

When an inquiry about a client's disposition is made by a governmental agency such as public health officials, the counselor's main responsibility is to:

• A) provide only enough information to guard the public health interest.
• B) provide information only about whether the client is in treatment.
• C) provide information about whether the client is in treatment, and whether the client is complying with the treatment plan.
• D) protect confidentiality.

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