Ethical Dilemma
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Abstract
Ethical dilemmas are prevalent in all areas of life. In each helping profession, ethical guidelines and codes require that professionals act morally and in the best interest of the client. As a prospective counseling psychologist, I would need keen judgment to recognize and professional skills to handle an ethical dilemma. This paper details my personal experience of an ethical dilemma while working as a case manger. My objective is to identify the setting of the ethical dilemma, the ethical principles that apply to the dilemma, and how the dilemma was and should have been handled.
Ethical dilemma 3
Personal Report of an Ethical Dilemma
In the position of case manager, I faced ethical situations daily. In each situation, I believed I acted ethically and professionally. As a case manager, I have encountered many ethical situations; however, there is only one I would classify as an ethical dilemma. In this paper, my objective is to identify the setting of the ethical dilemma, the ethical principles that apply to the dilemma, and how the dilemma was and should have been handled.
Setting of the Ethical Dilemma
Throughout my experience as a case manager, I had a particular client in with whom I believe I crossed professional boundaries. This is the particular scenario that I believe presented an ethical dilemma. James, a 35-year old male mentally ill client, was introduced to me, his new case manger. When he was initially assigned to me, this particular client was very withdrawn. He lived with his diabetic mother, who is a potential client. During initial home visits, he shared with me that he has lost his grandmother with whom he was very close. Two weeks later, his mother passed away due to complications with diabetes. Depressed and withdrawn, he reported that he had dreams of his mother and grandmother. Sensing his need for individual counseling, I asked him if he felt he needed to talk to somebody. He quickly
Abstract
Ethical dilemmas are prevalent in all areas of life. In each helping profession, ethical guidelines and codes require that professionals act morally and in the best interest of the client. As a prospective counseling psychologist, I would need keen judgment to recognize and professional skills to handle an ethical dilemma. This paper details my personal experience of an ethical dilemma while working as a case manger. My objective is to identify the setting of the ethical dilemma, the ethical principles that apply to the dilemma, and how the dilemma was and should have been handled.
Ethical dilemma 3
Personal Report of an Ethical Dilemma
In the position of case manager, I faced ethical situations daily. In each situation, I believed I acted ethically and professionally. As a case manager, I have encountered many ethical situations; however, there is only one I would classify as an ethical dilemma. In this paper, my objective is to identify the setting of the ethical dilemma, the ethical principles that apply to the dilemma, and how the dilemma was and should have been handled.
Setting of the Ethical Dilemma
Throughout my experience as a case manager, I had a particular client in with whom I believe I crossed professional boundaries. This is the particular scenario that I believe presented an ethical dilemma. James, a 35-year old male mentally ill client, was introduced to me, his new case manger. When he was initially assigned to me, this particular client was very withdrawn. He lived with his diabetic mother, who is a potential client. During initial home visits, he shared with me that he has lost his grandmother with whom he was very close. Two weeks later, his mother passed away due to complications with diabetes. Depressed and withdrawn, he reported that he had dreams of his mother and grandmother. Sensing his need for individual counseling, I asked him if he felt he needed to talk to somebody. He quickly
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