If You Are a Therapist and Your Client Makes Repeated

question 70

Multiple Choice

If you are a therapist and your client makes repeated death threats against a specific individual, what is your ethical responsibility?

• A) notify law enforcement that your client is making death threats against a specific individual and allow them to handle the situation
• B) warn the individual who your client is making threats against and notify law enforcement
• C) protect the confidentiality of your client and keep the information to yourself
• D) first attempt to have your client sign a "no harm" contract; if he does not comply, then inform law enforcement

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