A Therapist Who Broke Confidentiality with a Patient Without the Patient's

question 118

Multiple Choice

A therapist who broke confidentiality with a patient without the patient's consent because of fears that the person would harm someone else was acting according to the ethical principle of:

• A) confidentiality.
• B) duty to protect.
• C) right to treatment.
• D) compassionate concern.

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