Colorado Mental Health Jurisprudence Practice Exam

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Under Colorado law, if a licensee discloses or fails to disclose a confidential communication with a client, are they liable for damages?

Yes, they are always liable for damages.
No, they are not liable for damages.
Yes, but only if the client is over 18 years old.
No, unless there is a statutory duty to warn and protect.

The correct answer is: No, unless there is a statutory duty to warn and protect.

Under Colorado law, a licensee is not always liable for damages if they disclose or fail to disclose a confidential communication with a client. They can only be held liable if there is a statutory duty to warn and protect. This means that if the client is in imminent danger of harm or if the licensee is required by law to report certain information, they must disclose the confidential communication. Otherwise, they are not liable for damages. Option A is incorrect because it states that the licensee is always liable, which is not the case. Option B is also incorrect because it states that the licensee is never liable, which is also not true. Option C is incorrect because the age of the client does not determine the liability of the licensee in this situation.