Product Description

Ethical Standards in Social Work is the first comprehensive examination of the NASW Code of Ethics of the social work profession is now available through the NASW Press. With this practical guide, which includes many case examples, social work professionals will now have a firm foundation for making ethical decisions and minimizing malpractice and liability risk.

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1006237 in Books
• Published on: 1998-06
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 307 pages

Customer Reviews

Great book
If you are concerned about the realities of ethical practice and want a practical guide for how to handle everyday practice issues, this is your book!