Imagine You Are a Therapist, and Your Client Is a Substance-Abusing

question 132

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a therapist, and your client is a substance-abusing airline pilot. You recognize that he represents a potential danger to the flying public (not to mention people on the ground!) , although he does not represent a danger to any one, specific person. According to court rulings what must you do?

• A) maintain client-therapist confidentiality and not say anything to anyone
• B) break client-therapist confidentiality and take action to warn the pilot's airline
• C) break client-therapist confidentiality and have this pilot involuntarily committed
• D) maintain client-therapist confidentiality and either follow or hire someone to follow your patient so that he can be arrested if he tries to fly while under the influence

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Definitions:

Functional Authority

Functional authority refers to the rights that are granted to individuals or departments to make decisions and issue directives within their specific area of expertise.

Line Managers

Supervisors or managers who are directly responsible for overseeing the work of their subordinates and have a direct impact on day-to-day operations.

Staff Authority

Authority to advise, but not to direct, others.

Progressive Human Resource Management

Innovative and forward-thinking practices in managing an organization's human resources, focusing on employee development and organizational improvement.