Social Work Values and Ethics

by Reamer, Frederic G.

• ISBN13: 9780231099905
• ISBN10: 0231099908
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-06-01
• Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr

Summary

In response to the new Code of Ethics adopted in 1997 by the National Association of Social Workers, Reamer has updated his classic work. Taking into account more than twice as many ethical guidelines (an increase from 70 to 160), this second edition includes a discussion of the conceptual foundations of each of six core values considered to be the basis of social work ethics; additional material on confidentiality and privacy; and an overview of social work misconduct and malpractice.

Table of Contents

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