Generally Speaking, American Courts Can Legally Require Clinicians to Break

question 16

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, American courts can legally require clinicians to break confidentiality except when:

• A) therapy is still ongoing.
• B) the client is a danger to himself or herself or someone else.
• C) protected by the legal right of privileged communication.
• D) it is not in the client's best interest.
• E) it is not in the public's best interest.

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