Case Studies

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Case Study #31

Protecting Children, the Elderly, and Dependent Adults From Harm

Preventing harm to self and others. Henrietta is aware that her elderly client, Omar, has had his driver's license revoked due to several minor accidents. She notices, however, that Omar drives himself to his therapy session. She shares her concern with him, and Omar leaves the session in an agitated state and does not return.

Question 1: Does the therapist have a duty to notify authorities?

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Question 2: Rather than inform the authorities, would you be inclined to inform the family? Why or why not?

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Question 3: If you disclosed, could this be considered a breach of confidentiality?

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Question 4: How might you handle this situation differently?

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