Summary Of Confidentiality In Human Service

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This response was very informative and provided several key connections between scripture and the ethical requirements of human service professionals. After reading through the response, this writer was challenged to find scripture relating to confidentiality. As indicated in the National Human Services Organization (2015) confidentiality is one of the ethical requirements and essential to building rapport with individuals. Further investigation into scripture, lead to Proverbs which provides insight into how Christians approach this issue. Proverbs 17:9 indicates” whoever covers an offense seeks loves a matter separates close friends” (English Standard Version). Proverbs 25:9 also addresses the issue of confidentiality “argue your case with

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