Essay Instructions: Title: Code of Ethics Analysis
350 words minimum
Discuss and analyze ONE SPECIFIC CODE NUMBER in the NASW and a SPECIFIC ETHICAL DILEMMA a social worker may face. Resource: Appendix C: NASW Code of Ethics in Ethical Leadership in Human Services
Due Date: Day 7
Compose a 350 word minimum analysis of a SPECIFIC NASW CODE chosen from Appendix C of Ethical Leadership in Human Services is adequate in guiding a social worker through A SPECIFIC ETHICAL DILEMMA being analyzed.
Include the following elements in your analysis:
?? Brief overview of the dilemma.
? Outside Resources you would explore to reach a better understanding of the issue
? Specific code number you are analyzing and using to solve the dilemma, using correct APA citations
? Explain whether or not the code adequately guides the service provider
? Examples of how the code guides conduct and what weakness it has in guiding conduct in regard to this particular issue. What are the PROS and CONS of the code in resolving this specific dilemma? If you feel there are no cons choose a code number that is weaker to analyze so all elements of the assignment can be addressed
? Evaluate whether the code is adequate for intended use.
? Make specific recommendations for improvements to the specific NASW Code being discussed that would provide more guidance in this circumstance.
? USE APA WRITING STYLE per the guide posted. Run the Plagiarism check via Turnitin and upload it as a separate attachment in the assignment link along with the Certificate of Originality.
Grading Considerations
Points
Ethical dilemma clearly described 4 points
Logical Inquiry ? Appropriate resources explored and cited per APA requirements 4 points
Problem Solving ? pros and cons clearly addressed in reference to the NASW Code of Ethics resource
5 points
Evaluative Decision Making ? Recommendation for improvement made that are supported by the content of this Check Point 7 points
Proper format per Axia Writing Style, word count is met, APA references, grammar and punctuation used.
5 points
10% penalty each day late
PLEASE REMEMBER TO RUN THE PLAGIARISM CHECK AND POST THE RESULTING TURNITIN REPORT, AS WELL AS THE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY WITH THE ASSIGNMENT
Total 25 POINTS.
THESE ARE THE TWO OPTIONS (CODE OF ETHICS) THAT I WOULD LIKE YOU TO USE. YOU CAN CHOOSE ONLY ONE.
1.06 Conflicts of Interest
(a) Social workers should be alert to and avoid conflicts of interest that interfere
with the exercise of professional discretion and impartial judgment.
Social workers should inform clients when a real or potential conflict of
interest arises and take reasonable steps to resolve the issue in a manner
that makes the clients? interests primary and protects clients? interests to
the greatest extent possible. In some cases, protecting clients? interests
may require termination of the professional relationship with proper referral
of the client.
(b) Social workers should not take unfair advantage of any professional relationship
or exploit others to further their personal, religious, political, or
business interests.
(c) Social workers should not engage in dual or multiple relationships with
clients or former clients in which there is a risk of exploitation or potential
harm to the client. In instances when dual or multiple relationships are unavoidable,
social workers should take steps to protect clients and are responsible
for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries.
(Dual or multiple relationships occur when social workers relate to clients
in more than one relationship, whether professional, social, or business.
Dual or multiple relationships can occur simultaneously or consecutively.)
(d) When social workers provide services to two or more people who have
a relationship with each other (for example, couples, family members), social
workers should clarify with all parties which individuals will be considered
clients and the nature of social workers? professional obligations to the
various individuals who are receiving services. Social workers who anticipate
a conflict of interest among the individuals receiving services or who
anticipate having to perform in potentially conflicting roles (for example,
when a social worker is asked to testify in a child custody dispute or divorce
proceedings involving clients) should clarify their role with the parties involved
and take appropriate action to minimize any conflict of interest.
1.07 Privacy and Confidentiality
(a) Social workers should respect clients? right to privacy. Social workers
should not solicit private information from clients unless it is essential to
providing services or conducting social work evaluation or research. Once
private information is shared, standards of confidentiality apply.
(b) Social workers may disclose confidential information when appropriate
with valid consent from a client or a person legally authorized to consent
on behalf of a client.
(c) Social workers should protect the confidentiality of all information
obtained in the course of professional service, except for compelling
professional reasons. The general expectation that social workers will keep
information confidential does not apply when disclosure is necessary to
prevent serious, foreseeable, and imminent harm to a client or other identifiable
person. In all instances, social workers should disclose the least
amount of confidential information necessary to achieve the desired purpose;
only information that is directly relevant to the purpose for which
the disclosure is made should be revealed.
(d) Social workers should inform clients, to the extent possible, about the
disclosure of confidential information and the potential consequences,
when feasible before the disclosure is made. This applies whether social
workers disclose confidential information on the basis of a legal requirement
or client consent.
(e) Social workers should discuss with clients and other interested parties
the nature of confidentiality and limitations of clients? right to confidentiality.
Social workers should review with clients circumstances where
confidential information may be requested and where disclosure of confidential
information may be legally required. This discussion should occur
as soon as possible in the social worker?client relationship and as needed
throughout the course of the relationship.
(f ) When social workers provide counseling services to families, couples, or
groups, social workers should seek agreement among the parties involved
concerning each individual?s right to confidentiality and obligation to preserve
the confidentiality of information shared by others. Social workers
should inform participants in family, couples, or group counseling that social
workers cannot guarantee that all participants will honor such agreements.
(g) Social workers should inform clients involved in family, couples, marital,
or group counseling of the social worker?s, employer?s, and agency?s
policy concerning the social worker?s disclosure of confidential information
among the parties involved in the counseling.
(h) Social workers should not disclose confidential information to thirdparty
payers unless clients have authorized such disclosure.
(i) Social workers should not discuss confidential information in any setting
unless privacy can be ensured. Social workers should not discuss confidential
information in public or semipublic areas such as hallways,
waiting rooms, elevators, and restaurants.
( j) Social workers should protect the confidentiality of clients during legal
proceedings to the extent permitted by law. When a court of law or other
legally authorized body orders social workers to disclose confidential or
privileged information without a client?s consent and such disclosure could
cause harm to the client, social workers should request that the court withdraw
the order or limit the order as narrowly as possible or maintain the
records under seal, unavailable for public inspection.
(k) Social workers should protect the confidentiality of clients when responding
to requests from members of the media.
(l) Social workers should protect the confidentiality of clients? written and
electronic records and other sensitive information. Social workers should
take reasonable steps to ensure that clients? records are stored in a secure
location and that clients? records are not available to others who are not
authorized to have access.
(m) Social workers should take precautions to ensure and maintain the
confidentiality of information transmitted to other parties through the use
of computers, electronic mail, facsimile machines, telephones and telephone
answering machines, and other electronic or computer technology.
Disclosure of identifying information should be avoided whenever possible.
(n) Social workers should transfer or dispose of clients? records in a manner
that protects clients? confidentiality and is consistent with state statutes
governing records and social work licensure.
(o) Social workers should take reasonable precautions to protect client
confidentiality in the event of the social worker?s termination of practice,
incapacitation, or death.
(p) Social workers should not disclose identifying information when discussing
clients for teaching or training purposes unless the client has consented
to disclosure of confidential information.
(q) Social workers should not disclose identifying information when discussing
clients with consultants unless the client has consented to disclosure
of confidential information or there is a compelling need for such
disclosure.
(r) Social workers should protect the confidentiality of deceased clients
consistent with the preceding standards.
Feel free to choose one of these codes of ethics.
