You work as a prevention specialist in an agency that provides services to adolescents (e.g., HIV testing, pregnancy testing). One of your teen clients, Rod, has tested positive for HIV and has not discussed it with his parents yet. His mother discovered the receipt for his anonymous test results in his pants’ pocket and called demanding to know the results.
- Discuss the ethical issue presented in the scenario. What advice would you give to your client about the family member’s attempt to gain access to his/her personal information? How would you handle the situation with the family member?
- Using systems theory or other relevant theories, explain how these difficult situations could be opportunities to build family support and a strong support system for the client. Remember that every situation presents some opportunity for growth.
