Part 1 - Suppose you are a crisis worker in a community mental health

Part -1

Suppose you are a crisis worker in a community mental health clinic setting. You are seeing a young man, Dale, for the first time. While taking the case history, Dale reveals to you that he has a long history of heroin use. He discloses he recently found out that he is HIV positive. Dale admits to openly sharing needles with others and engaging in promiscuous sexual behavior. He says he has been in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart and she is unaware of his multiple sexual partners, as well as his recent diagnosis. Dale is uncertain what his next steps should be and has come to the clinic for guidance.

• Asses a crisis worker's responsibilities in the area of confidentiality.
• Evaluate your concerns in terms of the moral, ethical or legal implications of this case.