Helpers Are Ethically and Legally Required to Provide Clients with Information

question 25

Multiple Choice

Helpers are ethically and legally required to provide clients with information about treatment benefits,risks,and alternatives when establishing a foundation for

• A)confidentiality.
• B)privacy.
• C)informed consent.
• D)privilege.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

The process of the body adjusting to the absence of a substance it has become dependent on, often causing physical and psychological symptoms.

Moderate or Severe SUD

Moderate or severe substance use disorder (SUD) indicates an advanced level of addiction, characterized by substantial impairment in health, daily function, or social, work, or school environments.

NSSI

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the deliberate, direct destruction or alteration of body tissue without suicidal intent, often as a way to manage distress.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; a manual for assessing and diagnosing mental disorders.