A client in private practice has a substantial unpaid balance; the social worker tells the client to pay before continuing. The actions are:

A client in private practice has a substantial unpaid balance; the social worker tells the client to pay before continuing. The actions are:

• A. Ethical because the social worker has given notice of nonpayment consequences, as well as the payment policy
• B. Ethical because the social worker is allowing the client to return when the balance is paid
• C. Ethical because the Code of Ethics allows termination
• D. Unethical because the Code of Ethics does not allow termination

Answer: (D)