Healthcare providers rely on ethical codes to establish guidelines and standards for addressing issues that arise. Associations representing the professional organization are tasked with the duty of developing and tailoring a code of ethics to assist its members to understand expectations in their professional role. For example the American Health Information Management Association and the American Physical Therapist Association established a code of ethics for its members. Each association considers the relation of the health professional obligations and constructs a code of ethics to serve as guidance to the professional. When reviewing the code of ethics for AHIMA and APTA, one may definitely draw parallels.
Scenario Provided A school counselor has reservations about providing information about military service. The father of the student client, who the counselor knows to be caring and concerned, asks the counselor about giving his child information about military service as a means to mature and live up to the child's high potential. The counselor knows the child has high potential but lacks self-discipline. The counselor tends to agree with the father but questions the military as a source of that discipline.
To: New members of the Speech-Language Pathologist Team From: Jensen Nguyen Subject: ASHA Code of Ethics – Discussion on Boundary Crossings and Violations Date: February 1st, 2018 The purpose of this memo is to present my reflection on the extent to which caring might breach the professional boundary between the patient and the practitioner, thus causing potential harm to all parties and violating the integrity of the profession. We want to welcome all new members and remind you to familiarize yourself with the ASHA Code of Ethics, 2016. I encourage you to seek assistance and counsel from your supervisors if needed. Summary: One of the ethical principles a healthcare provider must consider in his/her decision-making is care.
The National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Ethical Standards is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of the helper. The standards are extremely broad and subject to interpretation, by the helper. Therefore, the standards are not static; they are revised as new concerns occur during the client-helper relationship.
Martin (2018) defines the human service professional as being part of a team that services individuals needing assistance to enhance their lives (p. 3). As Christians, we are commanded and encouraged to serve, help and assist one another throughout the Bible. During the comparison of the ethical standards of the Human Service professional to the Bible, several bible verses attracted my attention. For example, in 2 Timothy 2:15 we are commanded to “study to show thyself approved” (King James Version).
In the NASW code of ethics standards, we have some very valid key points. This standard explains how to provide ethical responsibilities as professionals. This standard sets forth values and principles to guide the profession of social work as a whole. These ethical standards, are a guide to social workers to conduct and provide a basis for determination. This standards points varies things like competence, discrimination, private conduct, impairment, misrepresentation, and many more.
Good evening. Tonight on News Watch, Iron Woman or Gossip Girl? We will be examining the melodramatic treatment of Iron Woman, Courtney Hancock, in Australian mainstream media and see how it positions audiences. Unfortunately, news media has become less about performances and more about scandal, drama and personalities in female sport. These news outlets are making an unambiguous appeal to the voyeuristic audience to boost readership rather than focus on the sport itself.
Ethics and Self-Care in Social Work Practice Ethics guide professional conduct, especially in social work, where practitioners navigate complex human issues. The NASW Code of Ethics outlines six core values foundational to social work practice, including service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence (NASW, 2021; Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2023). These values reinforce ethical decision making and practice standards, equipping social workers to navigate dilemmas and uphold integrity (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2023). Aligning personal values with these standards is crucial for promoting well-being and empowerment, highlighting the importance of self-awareness in social work practices.
In order to do so, they are mandated to follow the NASW Code of Ethics (Social Work Profession). This is the set of social work values that help dictate our responses to real life situations, and help push people to their fullest potential, while also protecting the client and social worker. The Code of Ethics also helps ensure that the client is receiving the maximum benefit and helping to reduce/eliminate
A code of ethics is something that every person should have. We all do, but most don’t write it down or even know we have one. A code of ethic is designed to guide you on what is right and wrong with in your world and choices. Many companies or organizations create specific codes for members or employees to follow; this allows affiliates to see directly and specifically the guidelines they need to follow. The code also gives way to specify if there is misconduct or transgression with no discrepancy.
It is designed to help those who are struggling move forward within their life and create better decisions. Throughout the human service industry, there are many values that need to be approached to the clients. These values are called “Ethical standards”. Ethical standards are regulations followed to promote positive environment. Within the human service industry the ethical standards are set of standards that are approached in order to give your clients services.
The articles “Revisiting the motivational bases of public service: Twenty years of research and an agenda for the future” by James Perry, Annie Hondeghem, & Lois Recascino Wise and “Integrating values into public service: The values statement as centerpiece” by Kenneth Kernagham show the public worker’s motivational origins and how service ethic ideologies have changed over time in public organizations. These two articles support the first, advance the public interest, and the seventh, promote ethical organizations, American Society of Public Administration (A.S.P.A.) code of ethics. They also partially assist in understanding the role of public management values. To begin with, the A.S.P.A. first code of ethics states that a public servant must uphold to advance the public interest by providing attention and importance to the people they assist.
The organization that I have chosen that is relevant to social work, and is aligned with social work values as articulated by the NASW Code of Ethics is The Department of Children Protection and Permanency (DCPP). The DCPP is New Jersey’s child protection and welfare agency, who assist children and their families who may be struggling. The DCPP provides safety, well-being and the success of children, adolescents, families, and communities. The DCPP helps parents get engaged with services that address the issues they may be facing that allowed for the division’s involvement. The DCPP is responsible for investigating any allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if it is necessary then arranging for the child’s protection, and the family’s treatment.
The Importance of Ethics and Values in Clinical Healthcare In this report, you will find the concerns and answers about the ethical and medical practices in a clinical health care. As I began to write this paper, I wondered should people be concerned about their healthcare. During my research, I uncovered two words "Best Practices" they have a significant meaning.
As future social workers, it is imperative to understand our purpose and intentions for working with individuals, families, and groups representing the most vulnerable populations. In order to care, counsel, and treat these clients, we must act in accordance by following a guide of principles designed to help social work professionals conduct business with honesty and integrity (DuBose, 2016). The expectations for upholding specific ethics and values are described in the Code of Ethics by the National Association for Social Workers. The primary standards listed in this document hold all social workers accountable for the professionalism demonstrated in their practice. This extends to professionals working in clinical social work agencies as
