Colorado Mental Health Jurisprudence Practice Exam

What should a social worker convey in terms of mandatory disclosure when practicing in a hospital?

1. Always required

2. Only if client requests

3. Not required if the hospital is licensed under section 25-1.5-103 (1)(a)(I) or (1)(a)(II)

4. Varies by case

The correct answer is: Always required

Answer Mandatory disclosure refers to the legal obligations of a social worker to disclose information in specific situations. When practicing in a hospital setting, a social worker should always disclose information that is required by law, indicating that option A is the correct choice. This means that regardless of whether the client requests it or not, or whether the hospital is licensed under specific laws, the social worker should convey the necessary information in order to comply with legal standards. It is not a case-by-case basis and discretion should not be exercised by the social worker in terms of mandatory disclosure. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they suggest alternative scenarios that do not align with the concept of mandatory disclosure in a hospital setting.