As a social worker, it is understood the Code of Ethics is a tool used to reveal when area of conflicts and the uncertainties of ethical behavior arises (Code of Ethics, n.d.). We are taught it is the responsibility of the social worker to do what is necessary for the correction of unethical conducts when demonstrated by one’s colleges by discouraging, exposing, and preventing (Code of Ethics, n.d.).
In scenario two, working as a social worker at a mental center, having a client displaying erratic behavior as a result of not taking their medication is concern. Being guided by the Code, the consideration of having a commitment towards the client’s wellbeing would come first viewing this as primary (Code of Ethics, n.d.). It is important to remind …show more content…
Reminding the social worker she is held to a high standard would be beneficial as she violated the client’s confidentiality. Confidentially is the right of the client, and the protection of it is made clear as a social worker’s responsibility, thus we have witnessed a breach in confidentiality (Daley & Doughty, 2006). According to Daley & Doughty (2006), additional training and education to ensure competency would be specified, as a violation of competency would also be a complaint due to the social worker’s behavior on both counts inclusive of her interaction with the client and colleagues. More importantly, as a fellow social worker there is an obligation to the Code’s regulation when one identifies the unethical behavior of one’s colleagues by exposing it with intent to discourage, and, with the hopes of prevention (Code of Ethics, n.d.). The resolution process begins by sharing, however if not rectified, unethical behaviors should be reported to the appropriate channels, one being the professional ethics committee (Code of Ethics,
In scenario two, working as a social worker at a mental center, having a client displaying erratic behavior as a result of not taking their medication is concern. Being guided by the Code, the consideration of having a commitment towards the client’s wellbeing would come first viewing this as primary (Code of Ethics, n.d.). It is important to remind …show more content…
Reminding the social worker she is held to a high standard would be beneficial as she violated the client’s confidentiality. Confidentially is the right of the client, and the protection of it is made clear as a social worker’s responsibility, thus we have witnessed a breach in confidentiality (Daley & Doughty, 2006). According to Daley & Doughty (2006), additional training and education to ensure competency would be specified, as a violation of competency would also be a complaint due to the social worker’s behavior on both counts inclusive of her interaction with the client and colleagues. More importantly, as a fellow social worker there is an obligation to the Code’s regulation when one identifies the unethical behavior of one’s colleagues by exposing it with intent to discourage, and, with the hopes of prevention (Code of Ethics, n.d.). The resolution process begins by sharing, however if not rectified, unethical behaviors should be reported to the appropriate channels, one being the professional ethics committee (Code of Ethics,