In regards to Marcie case under the ethical principles of autonomy, or fostering the right to control the direction of one’s life; no maleficence, or avoiding actions that cause harm; beneficence, or working for the good of the individual and society by promoting mental health and well-being it is my legal responsibility to protect the client ( ACA, 2014). According to Corey, Corey, Corey and Callahan (2015), “If a client dies by suicide, the risk of a malpractice action is greatly reduced if the practitioner can demonstrate that a reasonable assessment and intervention process took place; professional consultation was sought; clinical referrals were made. The counselor has followed the ethical standard in providing a "duty to protect" and
