Confidentiality Regarding End-of-Life Decisions of the Code of Ethics that was challenging to grasp

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I identify B.2.b. Confidentiality Regarding End-of-Life Decisions of the Code of Ethics that was challenging to grasp because it all depends on laws. What are the challenges that counselors face with this ethic code?

Dilemmas around confidentiality arise when the principle of confidentiality is in possible conflict with other ethical principles such as avoiding harm to the patient or others. Sometimes therefore, possible harm to others will override the duty of confidentiality to a patient.