You are a social worker in an inpatient psychiatric facility. A female patient tells you a secret and asks you not to share it with others. You should:
a. Assess her needs and decide whether or not to disclose her secret to other staff members
b. Disclose her secret to other staff members and her therapy group and tell the client when you do this
c. Discuss the case with a supervisor
d. Tell the client you will honor her wishes
Answer: a. Assess her needs and decide whether or not to disclose her secret to other staff members
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