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Howard Davis works for Caring Company; a private sector firm. In 1989, he began experiencing marital problems. His wife left him in 1990. As a result, he began having trouble sleeping, lost weight, and was constantly nervous.

At this point, Davis, voluntarily made an appointment with Caring Companies contracted counseling service. He met with Jim Lewis, a professional counselor with a master's degree and 14 years of experience. After the first session, Lewis concluded that Davis was dangerous to the point of being suicidal to himself and homicidal to others. Lewis believed that Davis could easily be provoked into creating a life-threatening situation in the workplace. He felt the danger was imminent.

Without Davis' consent, Lewis contacted Bruce King, corporate manager of operations, and told him of his fears. Lewis recommended that Davis be discharged from his job and be urged to seek psychiatric treatment. King relayed this information to Susan Johnson, who is the human resource management director at Caring Company: Johnson immediately discharged Davis, granting him two weeks' severance pay.

Davis filed suit against the company, stating that his privacy rights were violated and that his termination was wrongful.

pH=7.51

PaCO2=20

HCO3=22

pH=7.60

PaCO2=35

HCO3=35

pH=7.35

PaCO2=31

HCO3=18

pH=7.35

PaCO2=31

HCO3=18

pH=7.42

PaCO2=40

HCO3=27

pH=7.43

PaCO2=32

HCO3=21

pH = 7.51

PaCo2=20

HCO3=22

Currenly we aren't speaking (thank god). But eventually I am sure I will have to mend the relationship. She is bossy, pushy, alcoholic, and rude. What to do?

Does the overall welfare of the profession ever supersede the obligation to provide client care?

I am getting the feeling there aren't any.