John Walks Past a Fellow Social Worker's Desk and Overhears

Multiple Choice

John walks past a fellow social worker's desk and overhears parts of a conversation. The colleague is making demeaning comments about another professional to someone on the other end of the line. Later, during lunch, John asks his colleague about the conversation. The colleague states he was talking with a client. What ethical standard has been violated by the fellow social worker?

A) Respect
B) Consultation
C) Privacy and confidentiality
D) Competence