Ethical Standards in Social Work

by Reamer, Frederic G.

• ISBN13: 9780871012937
• ISBN10: 0871012936
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Natl Assn of Social Workers Pr

Summary

Here is the first comprehensive, in-depth examination of the code of ethics of the social work profession. Ethical Standards in Social Work provides guidance for practice in areas such as confidentiality, boundary issues, informed consent, conflicts of interest, research and evaluation, and more. Using many case examples, this practical and essential guide provides a firm foundation for making ethical decisions and minimizing malpractice and liability risk.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Ethical Standards in Social Work: An Introduction	p. 1
Ethics during Social Work's Early Years	p. 2
Current NASW Code of Ethics	p. 5
Ethical Responsibilities to Clients	p. 16
Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues	p. 19
Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings	p. 19
Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals	p. 21
Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession	p. 22
Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society	p. 23
Conclusion	p. 23
Ethical Responsibilities to Clients	p. 25
Commitment to Clients	p. 25
Self-Determination	p. 28
Informed Consent	p. 31
Competence	p. 38
Cultural Competence and Social Diversity	p. 41
Conflicts of Interest	p. 45
Privacy and Confidentiality	p. 56
Access to Records	p. 79
Sexual Relationships	p. 83
Physical Contact	p. 89
Sexual Harassment	p. 91
Derogatory Language	p. 92
Payment for Services	p. 94
Clients Who Lack Decision-Making Capacity	p. 98
Interruption of Services	p. 99
Termination of Services	p. 101
Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues	p. 111
Respect	p. 111
Confidentiality	p. 115
Interdisciplinary Collaboration	p. 116
Disputes Involving Colleagues	p. 120
Consultation	p. 122
Referral for Services	p. 126
Sexual Relationships	p. 130
Sexual Harassment	p. 132
Impairment of Colleagues	p. 133
Incompetence of Colleagues	p. 138
Unethical Conduct of Colleagues	p. 141
Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings	p. 151
Supervision and Consultation	p. 151
Education and Training	p. 157
Performance Evaluation	p. 162
Client Records	p. 164
Billing	p. 170
Client Transfer	p. 171
Administration	p. 174
Continuing Education and Staff Development	p. 181
Commitments to Employers	p. 183
Labor-Management Disputes	p. 197
Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals	p. 201
Competence	p. 201
Discrimination	p. 206
Private Conduct	p. 207
Dishonesty, Fraud, and Deception	p. 209
Impairment	p. 210
Misrepresentation	p. 213
Solicitations	p. 217
Acknowledging Credit	p. 219
Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession	p. 223
Integrity of the Profession	p. 223
Evaluation and Research	p. 229
Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society	p. 247
Social Welfare	p. 247
Public Participation	p. 249
Public Emergencies	p. 251
Social and Political Action	p. 252
Afterword	p. 261
NASW Code of Ethics	p. 263
Preamble	p. 263
Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics	p. 264
Ethical Principles	p. 266
Ethical Standards	p. 267
References	p. 285
Index	p. 299
About the Author	p. 307
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