Whose welfare needs to be considered, and what implication does your coworkers’ disclosure have on clients, peers, and the agency?

Case study

Critically think and write about a complex ethical situation

  • What steps need to be taken to address this situation ethically and legally?
  • What is your responsibility as an addiction professional regarding your co-worker’s disclosure and behavior?
  • What are the ethical principles and codes that apply to the case study?
  • Whose welfare needs to be considered, and what implication does your coworkers’ disclosure have on clients, peers, and the agency?
  • What potential courses of action could be taken?
  • What are the risks and benefits of each potential course of action?
  • Would you keep this information to yourself? Why or why not? If you are sharing with someone, who and why would you share it?