This essential source of information begins with an overview of the profession and its mission. Then each section of the NASW Code of Ethics is analyzed, with guidance for practice in areas such as confidentiality and privacy, client records, boundary issues, dual and multiple relationships, informed consent, sexual harassment, consultation, referral, conflicts of interest, cultural and ethnic diversity, continuing education, research and evaluation, social worker impairment, labor-management disputes, supervision, administration, social and political action, and social work education and training.
Essential for every social work practitioner and student, Ethical Standards in Social Work will help you make informed ethical decisions and minimize professional liability in these litigious times.
Special Features * Briefs on the complex issues that face a social work professional today * Emphasizes practical implications and applications * Includes extensive case examples and illustrations
