A social worker discovers that a colleague is billing Medicaid for services never rendered. According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what is the social worker's primary obligation?
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A
Confront the colleague privately and give them a chance to self-report
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B
Report the misconduct through appropriate channels, including supervisors or licensing boards
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C
Ignore the situation to avoid damaging the colleague's career
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D
Document the issue internally without reporting to external authorities