Counselors have a responsibility to protect clients who threaten suicide or other form of physical harm to themselves. This is usually called ____________.
A)Responsible reporting
B)Duty to Warn
C)Duty to respond to threats
D)Breaking confidentiality

Question

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Duty to warn is the duty to protect clients who present a danger to themselves or others. The decision to break confidentiality is not an easy one and should be made with extreme care, consulting with a colleague or supervisor when faced with this issue.

Counselors Have a Responsibility to Protect Clients Who Threaten Suicide