Code of Ethical Conduct: C__________________________________

Code of Ethical Conduct: C__________________________________

• A. Confidentiality
• B. Compassion
• C. Consent
• D. Competence

Answer: (A)

Confidentiality is the essential practice here. It means everything a client shares in sessions is kept private and only disclosed with the client’s explicit permission or when disclosure is required by law, policy, or safety concerns. This trust is what allows clients to open up and engage honestly in the recovery process. While compassion describes a caring attitude, consent is about obtaining permission to share information or provide services, and competence refers to having the proper skills and qualifications. Confidentiality specifically governs how client information is protected and shared, forming the ethical foundation for client privacy in the peer recovery relationship.

Confidentiality is the essential practice here. It means everything a client shares in sessions is kept private and only disclosed with the client’s explicit permission or when disclosure is required by law, policy, or safety concerns. This trust is what allows clients to open up and engage honestly in the recovery process. While compassion describes a caring attitude, consent is about obtaining permission to share information or provide services, and competence refers to having the proper skills and qualifications. Confidentiality specifically governs how client information is protected and shared, forming the ethical foundation for client privacy in the peer recovery relationship.