Paralegal Melissa and a Client Are Preparing Answers to Interrogatories

question 9

Multiple Choice

Paralegal Melissa and a client are preparing answers to interrogatories in Melissa's office.The telephone rings, and Melissa answers it.During the conversation, she says, "I am so sorry to hear that you have AIDS, Mr.Thomas.I will give this information to attorney Chase and ask him to call you about revising your will." Melissa hangs up the telephone and resumes work with the client.The client begins asking questions about Mr.Thomas's identity, because the client thinks that he knows Mr.Thomas.This is an example of:

• A)A breach of the rule of client confidentiality
• B)The client consenting to disclosure of confidential information
• C)An impliedly authorized disclosure of confidential client information
• D)A violation of the duty of competence

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Definitions:

Non-24-Hour Type

A circadian rhythm sleep disorder where an individual's internal body clock does not align with the 24-hour day, causing sleep pattern disturbances.

Circadian Rhythm Disorder

A disruption in a person's circadian rhythm (internal body clock) that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, leading to sleep disorders such as insomnia or excessive sleepiness.

Blind

A condition characterized by the lack of visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors, which can range from partial to total inability to see.

Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder

Group of sleep disorders characterized by numerous brief sleep disturbances due to problems breathing.