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ethics
ethical
social work
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Case Studies
Social Work ethics is an essential component of social work practice. Often we are confronted with situations where we wonder what we should do. We should discuss such situations with our colleagues and seniors or bring them for discussion at clinical supervision sessions.
If our agencies have case discussions, common ethical scenarios can be one of the possible discussion topics.
How much do we tell our clients about our personal lives?
How do we advise our clients when it impinges on areas beyond our professional training?
How do we manage the intersection of our professional and personal lives?
What are the considerations involved when accepting or declining a gift?
What are some considerations when using social networking sites?
What do we do if we witness unethical agency practices?
How far should one be allowed to make his/ her own decisions?
Are we clear on the roles we play in our client's life?
What happens if a client's refusal for intervention affect the lives of others?
When do we break confidentiality when working with minors?
What are the ethical issues that comes with the use of technology?
What happens when one does not document decisions?
When do social workers have to apologise?
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