The ethics codes of several professional organizations address a group practitioner's role in ensuring confidentiality in______________________ a group setting. Which of the following is NOT one of these codes?
A) When working with a group, confidentiality and privacy are impossible to adhere to; therefore, these are both voluntary aspects of a group experience.
B) Group workers define confidentiality and its limits (for example, legal and ethical exceptions and expectations; waivers implicit with treatment plans, documentation, and insurance usage). Group workers have the responsibility to inform all group participants of the need for confidentiality and potential consequences of breaching confidentiality; and that legal privilege does not apply to group discussions (unless provided by state statute).
C) Marriage and family therapists, when working with a group, educate the group regarding the importance of maintaining confidentiality, and are encouraged to obtain written agreement from group participants to respect the confidentiality of other members of the group.
D) Social workers have a responsibility to inform participants that confidentiality agreements cannot be guaranteed because all participants may not honor such agreements.

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The other three options all address confidentiality in group settings and are included in ethics codes of professional organizations. Option A is not a valid statement because confidentiality and privacy are still expected and required in group settings, although there may be some limitations or challenges to maintaining them.

The Ethics Codes of Several Professional Organizations Address a Group