When testifying in court, a social worker is asked specific questions concerning his client, who is a defendant in a criminal case. What concept should guide the social worker:
a. The social worker has social work privilege and cannot be asked to provide confidential case information.
b. The social work privilege is not absolute and the worker may be required to testify if ordered to do so by the judge.
c. The Code of Ethics requires that the worker refuse to testify.
d. Agency policy requires the worker to maintain absolute confidentiality
Answer: b. The social work privilege is not absolute and the worker may be required to testify if ordered to do so by the judge.
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