Legal and Ethical Issues

This podcast that we are going to examine will include questions about legal and ethical issues affecting social work practice. The principals and values of the NASW code of ethics. When answering questions don’t apply any rules or regulations that are specific to the agency where you work. Being a social worker when making ethical decisions you should use the NASW code of ethics to guide your professional conduct and decision making in situations that have ethical implications.You must have a valid consent for your client. The need to obtain a formal consent even applies when a client has been ordered by a court to attend therapy. Valid form consent usually acquire that four things are met. First, the client must have the capability to consent to therapy. Second, must provide the client with all significant information that might affect his decision to enter treatment including nature and purposes of you services related to them. The client must give his consent freely and without undue influence. Finally, the consent form sent must be appropriate documented, meaning, that you should obtain a formal sign written consent. The client must be able to understand the information you give him about your services, this can be complicated when a client is a minor, mentally retarded and or mentally disable.