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Social Work Ethics Case Study

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This paper will discuss the concept of unethical decisions made by Mr. X, and the consequences of using technology. This paper will also discuss ethical standards to use as a guide when facing a dilemma. In addition to discussing ethical consequences, this paper will also explore how ethical decisions must be made to avoid the possibility of being charged with abandonment, a crime that could end tragically, and measures to help prevent unethical. The problems in this scenario are that Mr. X has created havoc for a young man who is transitioning from foster care. Mr. X, (caseworker), has accepted Mr. Y’s, (client), Facebook request because he believes it is a way to connect with Mr. Y, and Mr. X also provided his work email address to Mr. …show more content…

The increase of social workers’ electronic technology to deliver services, store and access information, and communicate with clients, colleagues, and others has developed new ethical challenges, mainly related to informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, boundaries, dual relationships, and conflicts of interest, practitioner competence, records and documentation, terminating services, and collegial relationships (Reamer 2013). These issues are very important when delivering services to clients because it protects both the client and the …show more content…

Social workers will receive requests from current and former clients asking to be social networking friends or contacts which is not unusual. Although workers want to connect with their client, it raises a lot of ethical concerns about boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, and privacy (Reamer, 2013). For example, Mr. X accepted his client’s, Mr. Y, friendship request in means to connect with him. Mr. X’s personal information, i.e. family, relationship, political views, religion and social activities, is available for Mr. Y to view. Mr. X, unintentionally, is introducing transference and countertransference issues in the professional-client relationship. Social workers must review and adhere to relevant laws and regulations related to privacy and confidentiality, including federal laws and state laws pertaining to the confidentiality of records and exceptions to clients’ right to confidentiality to protect clients and third parties from harm (Reamer,

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