The Pros And Cons Of Errol

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Determining relevant and irrelevant information should consequently result in a deeper understanding of the situation that would moreover mean a proper examination into unhelpful or damaging outcomes (Donna McAuliffe and Lesley Chenoweth, 2008, pg. 45). In the decision to break Errol’s trust and tell his family, friends or emergency services, there is a great risk of losing Errol as a client and furthermore worsening his situation. In deciding to not inform anyone else, while you keep Errol’s trust, there is an even greater risk that Errol may take his own life, whether it be in that very moment or months down the track. This step focuses on the conception that foreseeable harm is not always possible. In both decisions in this, there are risks

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