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ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CLIENT SYSTEM AND PROFESSION

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Should a social worker engage in any physical contact with clients?
no - could be a possibility of psychological harm to the client as a result and it is not allowed.
should a social worker engage in any sexual activities/contact with a client?
no - doesnt matter is the contact is consensual it should not happen at all.
Can a social worker engage in sexual activities/contact with a clients relative or other individuals whom they have a close relationship with?
no- risk of exploitation or potential harm to the client.
- makes it hard for the social worker to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
T or F: the client is the one who assumes the full burden of setting clear appropriate boundaries.
False - the social worker takes the full burden to setting clear, appropriate and culturally sensitive boundaries with client, their relatives or those who have close relations with the client.
Should social workers engage in sexual activities/contact with former clients?
no - as it has potential to cause harm and if they so it is the social worker tho assumes full burden of demonstrating that the former client has not been exploited, coerced or manipulated.
Should social workers take on their ex's as clients?
no - should not be providing clinical services to a former sexual partner as it has potential to be harmful to to the individual
- also makes professional boundaries difficult to apply.
What are dual or multiple relationships?
when social workers relate to a client in more than one relationship (conflict of interest)
- could be professional, social or business.
T or F: social workers should inform clients when a real or potential conflict of interest arises ?
yes - and take reasonable steps to resolve the issue in a manner that makes clients interests primary/protest their overall interests.
Define: universalism
- only one acceptable norm/standard for everyone.
- ethical duties or obligations that are the same for everyone, everywhere, in any culture, time, or place.
Define: dichotomous
-either or thinking
- differences are inferior/wrong/bad
What are some values that inhibit the therapeutic relationship?
- high value on control/restraint
- measures value from the outside
- thinking only one nrom/standard for everyone
- value on separating, numbering,categorizing.
- thinking differences are wrong/bad
- power over
When can a social worker terminate a professional realationship?
- services no longer needed/met
- fee for services and clients not paying (consider imminent dangers first)
T or F: social workers should not terminate services to pursue a social, financial or sexual relationship with a client?
TRUE~
If a social worker is anticipating the termination/interruption of services for a client what should they do?
- notify clients promptly
- seek transfer, referral or continuation of services related to clients needs/preferences.
T or F: is it unethical to continue to treat a client when services are no longer needed or in their best interests?
TRUE
If you are a social worker leaving an employment setting what should you do for your client?
- inform the client and discuss appropriate options for the continuation of services
- discuss the benefits and risks of all options.
What steps should social workers take in the event that services are interrupted by facts such as unavailability relocation, illness, death etc.
- make reasonable efforts to ensure continuity of services.
- discuss needs with client.
Define ethical dilemma
- predicament where one must decide between two diable solutions that seem to have similar ethical values.
What are the 6 steps in ethical problem solving?
1. identify ethical standards as defined in professional code of ethics that are being compromised.

2. determine whether there is a ethical issue or dilemma.

3. weight ethical issues in light os SW values/principles as defined in code of ethics.

4. suggest modifications in light of the prioritized ethical values and principles that are central wit the dilemma.

5. implement modification in light of prioritized ethical values.

6. monitor for new ethical issues or dilemmas.
Difference between ethical issue and ethical dilemma
ethical issue = when it is possible to ascertain the answer by simply adhering to a clear-cut guideline in the Code of Ethics

ethical dilemma = exists when two or more ethical principles or standards are conflicting with each other.
When are social workers required to disclose confidential information?
- mandatory reporting laws such as abuse and neglect (even suspected cases).
What are the core values that are the foundation of social work practice?
1. service
2. social justice
3. dignity and worth of the person
4. importance of human relationships
5. integrity
6. competence
Why are professional standards important for social workers>
- guide practice when unsure of a course of action or when conflicts arise.
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