What opportunity does the duty of confidentiality give to contact and cooperate with others when we are concerned about a child?
A. Consent can be requested
Correct! If the person with a right to confidentiality consents to having their information be made available to others, the duty of confidentiality is rescinded as per the agreement. Cases can also be discussed anonymously without breaching the duty of confidentiality, even though consent has not been received.
B. The duty of confidentiality is absolute and cannot be broken
Wrong. If the person with a right to confidentiality consents to having their information be made available to others, the duty of confidentiality is rescinded as per the agreement. Cases can also be discussed anonymously without breaching the duty of confidentiality, even though consent has not been received.
C. To contact other agencies, the Police can rescind the duty of confidentiality
Wrong. If the person with a right to confidentiality consents to having their information be made available to others, the duty of confidentiality is rescinded as per the agreement. Cases can also be discussed anonymously without breaching the duty of confidentiality, even though consent has not been received.
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