Discussion: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas
\nIf there is a right and wrong answer, there is no ethical dilemma. An ethical dilemma occurs when one or more competing ethical principles must be considered and weighed against each other.<\/p>\n
Social workers serve individuals, families, and communities who experience complex problems for which there are rarely simple solutions, or right or wrong answers. As such, social workers use the NASW Code of Ethics to identify the various ethical principles and standards that will guide ethical decision making.<\/p>\n
In this Discussion, you apply social work ethics as you analyze an ethical dilemma.<\/p>\n
To prepare: Consider the ethical decision-making framework outlined in this week\u2019s resources by Reamer (2002). Select one of the following options and engage in the first few steps of the ethical decision-making process, including consultation with colleagues through your response posts.<\/p>\n
Option 1
\nAs technology advances, so do the ways that social workers can connect with clients. Is it acceptable to look at a client\u2019s activities on social media or seek information through an Internet search? Should a social worker allow clients to contact them by text or e-mail? How does a social worker\u2019s personal social media presence influence the worker\/client relationship?<\/p>\n
Option 2
\nConsider the presence of dual relationships in social work practice. What are examples of nonharmful and harmful dual relationships between clients and workers? How do social workers determine if dual relationships are harmful to a client?<\/p>\n
Option 3
\nYour Instructor will post a social work ethical dilemma related to a current event.<\/p>\n
By Day 3
\nPost:<\/p>\n
Describe a specific ethical dilemma based on one of the options above.
\nDescribe the ethical issues in the option chosen.
\nIdentify specific values or ethical standards that apply.
\nIdentify who is likely to be affected by the ethical dilemma.
\nDescribe potential courses of action.
\nExamine reasons in favor of or opposed to the course of action.
\nBy Day 6
\nRespond by providing consultation to at least two colleagues on the ethical dilemma they described by doing one of the following:<\/p>\n
Explain additional ethical standards and values that your colleague may need to consider in the case.
\nOR<\/p>\n
Explain any previously unconsidered course of action and reasons in favor of or opposed to that course of action.<\/p>\n
book:irst-Ashman, K. K., & Hull, G. H., Jr. (2018). Understanding generalist practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.<\/p>\n
Chapter 11, \u201cValues, Ethics, and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas\u201d (pp. 419\u2013465)<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.socialworkers.org\/About\/Ethics\/Code-of-Ethics\/Code-of-Ethics-English.aspx
\nhttp:\/\/www.socialworktoday.com\/news\/eoe_101402.shtml<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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