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16. A patient asks you to keep a secret about their intent to self-harm. What is your ethical obligation in this situation?

A. Maintain confidentiality as requested
B. Inform your supervisor immediately, as client safety overrides confidentiality in this case
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C. Advise the patient to tell someone else
D. Document the secret in a separate, locked file

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  • Maintain confidentiality as requested
  • Inform your supervisor immediately, as client safety overrides confidentiality in this case
  • Advise the patient to tell someone else
  • Document the secret in a separate, locked file

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