As a student new to social work, The Code of Ethics written by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is in the forefront of my mind whenever practicing my freshly learned skills. According to the Code, these rules were written as the “values, principles, and standards to guide social workers’ conduct” (Code of Ethics - NASW, n.d.). Within my most-recent session, certain aspects of this code were relevant, including informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, a commitment to the client, the dignity and worth of a person, the importance of human relationships, integrity and competency of the worker, and social diversity. When working with any client, informed consent is required. Prior to our interview, this worker and the client …show more content…
Breaking confidentiality would threaten the goodwill and relationships within our group and could detriment group function. Protecting human relationships is a critical value in social work, and this worker strives “to promote, restore, maintain, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, social groups, organizations, and communities” (Code of Ethics - NASW, n.d.). Sharing confidential information would go against social work’s ethical principles and tarnish the integrity of this worker who is intentionally “moving toward adherence to one’s professed values” (Miller & Rollnick, 2012, pg. …show more content…
My natural response to the client is to smile and engage in comical banter, which would not be beneficial during treatment. This could be due to transference, since the client’s humor, mannerisms and stature remind me of my closest friend growing up. This might explain why the client triggers a heightened emotional response within this worker, whether it be of laughter or irritation. Because my old friend is homosexual, I find myself assuming the client is also gay. This perception would undoubtedly upset the client, since he has proclaimed his attraction to women on multiple occasions over the past year. The NASW Code of Ethics is the premier source of social work values, especially for students. It “is relevant to all social workers and social work students, regardless of their professional functions, the settings in which they work, or the populations they serve” (Code of Ethics - NASW, n.d.). These teachings are especially applicable in direct practice, no matter which client is being treated. Throughout the CSUB Social Work program, this worker is constantly reminded to “treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences” (Code of Ethics - NASW,
In reality, employees do have to pass on certain information which is why the Health and Social Care Information Centre published guidelines that staff can follow regarding confidentiality (The Open University, 2015, p. 59). There are five rules within these guidelines, firstly, it states that any information about a person is to be
standard 22- all consultations between human service professional are kepth private unless to do so would results in harm to clients or communities.
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics (2010) proposes three core values of Social Work, respect for persons, social justice and professional integrity (pp.12). These core values establish “ethical responsibilities” for the social worker (AASW, 2010, pp.12), specifically, the value of respect for persons, which sustains the intrinsic worth of all human beings as well as the right to wellbeing and self determination consistent with others in society (AASW, 2010,p.12). This Code of Ethics stipulates the duty of care a social worker must provide, a...
The National Association of Social Work's Code of Ethics is not only something that is crucial to someone in the field of Social Work but can also be applied to everyday life. These values in which the Code of Ethics mandates professionals to use are very important in knowing how to help clients in bettering their lives, and in help society as a whole become a better place. Service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence are all the core values of Ethics and should be learned and practiced by all, not only Social Workers (NASW, 2008).
The NASW Code of Ethics is a lenght document that provides the guidlines a to which eevery social worker has to adhere to. If you plant on becoming a social worker or you need to understand that there are several different values that you need to demonstarte throughout the entitiey of your career. As such, if you do not have the following values it's highly reocmmned that you pursue a career within another field becuase these values are the stanardss of which every social worker is expected to demonstarte on an ongiong basis.
Ethics is a branch of philosophy which seeks to address questions about morality; that is, about concepts such as good and bad, right and wrong, justice, and virtue. The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. This Code includes four sections. The first Section, "Preamble," summarizes the social work profession 's mission and core values. The second section, "Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics," provides an overview of the Code’s main functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas in social work practice. The third section, "Ethical Principles," presents broad ethical principles, based on social work 's core values, which inform social work practice.
As an advocate for patients, their information is solely for helping the patient understand their condition more and making the best decisions on their behalf, while in cooperating their beliefs and values (Nurses Code of Ethics, 2015). This also includes not talking about patient’s information with other colleagues, family or friends, unless it’s work related. It’s just like with any other situation, would you mind if your best friend would causally tell your secrets to other local colleagues? It’s a form of disrespect and violation of personal space as an individual. As a nurse advocate for patient it’s also important to make sure you’re a voice as well, for the defenseless groups such as, children, elderly and the mentally ill.
First, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics Preamble (2008) states, “The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human wellbeing and help meet the basic human needs of all people.” In RCT, the goal is also to enhance wellbeing through the basic need for connection and growth-empowering relationships which is based on mutual empowerment for all people (Banks, Jordan, & Walker, 2011). Further, the NASW (2008) lists their core values to be: “service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.” All of these values define RCT, because it emphasizes human relationships and the “five good things” (Jordan, 2008, p.2) that promote authenticity, respect, self-esteem, dignity, equality, and acts that promote relationships that empower others for an inclusive society (Banks, Jordan, & Walker,
National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Washington DC: Author.
O’Conner pinpointed ( as cited in Chenoweth& McAuliffe, p. 78) that the code of ethics is clearly linked to the process of professionalization which establishes guideline for professional behavior, assist in establishing a professional identity, provide self-regulation measures, protect clients from incompetent practitioners and protect worker from malpractice lawsuits. The primary responsibility of worker is to promote the well-being of clients. As a disability worker, Code of ethics is intended to assist all workers collectively and individually to act in ethically accountable ways. It helps to identify the ideals and purpose of the social work profession. In instances when clients are not receiving services, the worker should provide information about nature and extent of services.. In the same way, in the field of disability, the code of ethics is the core document which informs and guides the ethical practice of disability worker (AAAW, 2010). The human services professional protects the integrity, safety, and security of clients records, and the professional should be aware that
As a social work professional, you must take into account your own personal values before you can be an effective worker in this field. Social workers sometimes need to put their own values aside when working with clients who don’t share their same ideals. Clients are diverse and are not going to always have the same values that the worker has. Social workers need to be professional and adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) guidelines when working with any client.
Ethics consists of factors such as culture, religion, and these continuously affect a person’s beliefs and ethics. As individuals continue to develop and adapt to different values and ethics. This is through past experiences and the expectations as our life pattern changes. Core values in social work practice are the code of ethics, informing our understanding of the difference and diversity. The social work profession is evaluated by a whole set of guidelines, measures put in place by regulatory bodies, allowing the movement to put in place new governmental laws and guides within this field.
The NASW Code of Ethics provides guidance regarding the ethical responsibility of social workers to clients, to colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, and to a boarder society (Kirst-Ashman & Hall, Jr., 2015). Once an ethical concern or dilemma is identified the Code of Ethics guide the advocate to formulate a response that is consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics. An example would be to weigh and evaluate ethical concerns regarding discrimination of a group of individuals living in a housing complex that is unsanitary and does not meet the building codes due to their financial status and the building commission not perusing action of the building owner. The NASW Code of Ethics provides guidance of social welfare which states, “Social workers are expected to act to benefit the general welfare of society at all levels. This includes pushing for living conditions that promote meeting people’s basic needs and pursing social and economic justice for all. This advocacy may be directed at societal institutions as well as at the values, laws, and practices of society” (Kirst-Ashman & Hall, Jr., 2015, p. 423).The advocate could allow the Code of Ethics to guide them to looking into laws that possibly need to be enforced or changed to help improve the living conditions of the individuals living in unsanitary
National Association of Social Workers. (2016). Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers Retrieved
Her scientific casework methods are still used in assessing clients in today’s practice. The Social Work profession also built off her values of individuality, dignity, and importance of human relationships in the core values of the profession, these can be seen in the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics. While Social Workers still follow most of Richmond’s values today, other values have been re-evaluated as time has progressed. Instead of Richmond’s suggestions of gathering personal information without the client’s knowledge (Pumphrey, 1961), the Social Work profession now values confidentiality and privacy when dealing with clients.