Difference Between Privacy And Confidentiality
Privacy and Confidentiality 1.07
I agree with privacy and confidentiality especially when residing in small rural areas. Everyone knows everyone, and what is going on in someone’s session/case with the Social Worker should not be discussed with other individuals. I believe when confidentiality is maintained rapport is built between the Social Worker and the client, and the lines of communication remain open. If the Social Worker lives in fear that his/her information will spread through the community they will limit the lines of communication or terminate services.
Sexual Relationships 1.09
I agree that sexual relationships between clients and Social Workers are inappropriate. A client, past or present becomes involved in a sexual relationship
with a Social Worker it can be detrimental to the client. Emotions are high, and people are sensitive, and the Social Worker may not be implementing services that would aid in the client receiving the best treatment. Sexual Relationships can end, resulting in hard feelings and accusations, which can prompt reports on the Social Workers end, and result in job loss, and loss of a license.
1.16 Termination of Services
I disagree with termination of services in a fee-for service setting. Social Workers are in the helping profession, and most of the individuals we server have a limited income. Social Workers need to “think outside the box” in order for clients to receive the most effective/appropriate treatments that are available. I believe that termination of services due to lack of payment can be detrimental to a client. Client referred to another facility for services regress due to the unfamiliarity of the Social Worker, and the Social Workers unfamiliarity with the client.
Disputes Involving Colleagues 2.04
I disagree with how our Code of Ethics wants disputes with an employer/colleague handled. When you have to address a co-worker because of an issue in the work place, it can cause more tension. If a co-worker is displaying un-ethical behavior a supervisor should handle her behavior. Same with a supervisor demonstrating un-ethical behavior, their supervisor should handle the situation, and de-escalate problems with the supervisor. Taking a co-worker out of the equation decreases the chances for further problems and unit disruption. Hard feelings can develop when the co-workers are confronting one another of ethical issues/work place problems. Confrontation is something no one enjoys, but each of us will eventually face in the Social Work field.
I agree with privacy and confidentiality especially when residing in small rural areas. Everyone knows everyone, and what is going on in someone’s session/case with the Social Worker should not be discussed with other individuals. I believe when confidentiality is maintained rapport is built between the Social Worker and the client, and the lines of communication remain open. If the Social Worker lives in fear that his/her information will spread through the community they will limit the lines of communication or terminate services.
Sexual Relationships 1.09
I agree that sexual relationships between clients and Social Workers are inappropriate. A client, past or present becomes involved in a sexual relationship
with a Social Worker it can be detrimental to the client. Emotions are high, and people are sensitive, and the Social Worker may not be implementing services that would aid in the client receiving the best treatment. Sexual Relationships can end, resulting in hard feelings and accusations, which can prompt reports on the Social Workers end, and result in job loss, and loss of a license.
1.16 Termination of Services
I disagree with termination of services in a fee-for service setting. Social Workers are in the helping profession, and most of the individuals we server have a limited income. Social Workers need to “think outside the box” in order for clients to receive the most effective/appropriate treatments that are available. I believe that termination of services due to lack of payment can be detrimental to a client. Client referred to another facility for services regress due to the unfamiliarity of the Social Worker, and the Social Workers unfamiliarity with the client.
Disputes Involving Colleagues 2.04
I disagree with how our Code of Ethics wants disputes with an employer/colleague handled. When you have to address a co-worker because of an issue in the work place, it can cause more tension. If a co-worker is displaying un-ethical behavior a supervisor should handle her behavior. Same with a supervisor demonstrating un-ethical behavior, their supervisor should handle the situation, and de-escalate problems with the supervisor. Taking a co-worker out of the equation decreases the chances for further problems and unit disruption. Hard feelings can develop when the co-workers are confronting one another of ethical issues/work place problems. Confrontation is something no one enjoys, but each of us will eventually face in the Social Work field.