Social Work Values and Ethics

by Reamer, Frederic G.

• ISBN13: 9780231113915
• ISBN10: 0231113919
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr

Summary

This is theleading introduction to professional values and ethics in social work. Frederic G. Reamer provides social workers with a succinct and comprehensive overview of the most critical issues relating to professional values and ethics, including the nature of social work values, ethical dilemmas, and professional misconduct. Conceptually rich and attuned to the complexities of ethical decision making, Social Work Values and Ethicsis unique in striking the right balance between history, theory, and practical application.For the third edition, Reamer has updated the content and strengthened the relevance of the case material. Also new to the third edition:o Discussion of the moral dialogue between practitioner and client o Coverage of virtue ethics o Practical discussion of concepts underlying social work ethics o Expanded application of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics to ethical dilemmas in the profession o A look at the historical evolution of ethical standards in social work o New vignettes, illustrating difficult ethical decisions o More guidance on informed consent and termination of services o Discussion questions at the end of each chapter o A section on how to conduct a social work ethics audit

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Social Work Values and Ethics: An Overview	1	(8)
The Evolution of Social Work Values and Ethics	4	(3)
The Emergence of Applied and Professional Ethics	7	(2)
Social Work Values	9	(33)
The Nature of Social Work's Mission	13	(6)
Typologies of Values in Social Work Practice	19	(8)
The Influence of Social Work Values	27	(3)
Reconciling Personal and Professional Values	30	(2)
Cultural and Religious Values	32	(3)
Values and the Duty to Aid	35	(1)
Challenging Social Work's Values	36	(1)
From Values to Action	37	(5)
Ethical Dilemmas and Decision Making: A Framework	42	(51)
Codes of Ethics	44	(4)
The Current NASW Code of Ethics	48	(14)
The Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas	62	(3)
An Overview of Ethical Theory	65	(11)
The Process of Ethical Decision Making	76	(17)
Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work: Direct Practice	93	(37)
Confidentiality and Privacy	93	(12)
Self-Determination and Paternalism	105	(5)
Divided Loyalties	110	(5)
Professional Boundaries and Conflicts of Interest	115	(8)
Professional and Personal Values	123	(7)
Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work: Indirect Practice	130	(35)
The Allocation of Limited Resources	130	(8)
Government and Private-Sector Responsibility for Social Welfare	138	(8)
Compliance with Regulations and Laws	146	(4)
Labor-Management Disputes	150	(4)
Research and Evaluation	154	(4)
The Use of Deception	158	(2)
Whistle-Blowing	160	(5)
Professional Malpractice and Misconduct: The Enforcement of Social Work Ethics	165	(33)
The Adjudication of Social Workers	167	(3)
Confidentiality and Privacy	170	(6)
Delivery of Services	176	(5)
Supervision: Clients and Staff	181	(1)
Consultation, Referral, and Records	182	(3)
Deception and Fraud	185	(3)
Termination of Service	188	(3)
The Impaired Social Worker	191	(7)
Afterword: A Future Agenda	198	(5)
Appendix: NASW Code of Ethics	203	(26)
References	229	(16)
Index	245