Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to
- review and become familiar with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics,
- explore and apply frameworks for resolving ethical dilemmas that surface in practice,
- examine in more detail the ethical challenges related to self-determination, informed consent, privileged communication, technology and social media, malpractice, and unethical behavior,
- explore ways to address issues regarding unethical behavior and/or malpractice, and
- understand the role that the professional use of self plays in social work practice.
The Council on Social Work Education Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (CSWE-EPAS) Competencies that are highlighted in more depth in this chapter are:
2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly.
2.1.2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
2.1.2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.