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Factors that complicate ethical decision- making How best to protect and safeguard the child and respect their rights is not always quite so clear as there are factors that might complicate ethical decision-making and create a conflict of interest. Before making a decision, consider these factors that complicate ethical decision-making: COMPETING RIGHTS AND DUTIES COMPETING OBLIGATIONS COMPETING VALUES For example, you may be working with a parent, carer or family in which the child at risk is not your primary client, and you become aware of the risks to the child in the course of working with another family member of theirs. To whom would you owe an overriding duty of care?