Social work values and ethics
"In response to the new Code of Ethics adopted in 1997 by the National Association of Social Workers, Frederic G. Reamer has written a completely updated edition of his classic work, exploring the implications of the new code for fulfilling social work's enduring commitment to vulnerable and oppressed populations. Taking into account the expansion of the number of ethical guidelines (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; Vignettes accompanying many of the code's guidelines, helping to explain in practical terms the reasoning behind each one; and a comprehensive overview of the issues of social work misconduct and malpractice"--Cover
Print Book, English, ©1999
Columbia University Press, New York, ©1999
xi, 247 pages ; 24 cm
9780231113908, 9780231113915, 0231113900, 0231113919
40074116
1. Social Work Values and Ethics: An Overview The Evolution of Social Work Values and Ethics The Emergence of Applied Professional Ethics 2. Social Work Values The Nature of Social Work's Mission Typologies of Values in Social Work Practice The Influence of Social Work Values Reconciling Personal and Professional Values Cultural and Religious Values Values and the Duty to Aid Challenging Social Work's Values From Values to Action 3. Ethical Dilemmas and Decision Making: A Framework Codes of Ethics The Current NASW Code of Ethics The Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas An Overview of Ethical Theory The Process of Ethical Decision Making 4. Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work: Direct Practice Confidentiality and Privacy Self-Determination and Paternalism Divided Loyalties Professional Boundaries and Conflicts of Interest Professional and Personal Values 5. Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work: Indirect Practice The Allocation of Limited Resources Government and Private-Sector Responsibility for Social Welfare Compliance with Regulations and Laws Labor-Management Disputes Research and Evaluation The Use of Deception Whistle-Blowing 6. Professional Malpractice and Misconduct: The Enforcement of Social Work Ethics The Adjudication of Social Workers Confidentiality and Privacy Delivery of Services Supervision: Clients and Staff Consultation, Referral, and Records Deception and Fraud Interpretation Termination of Service The Impaired Social Worker
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