Ethical decisions for social work practice
Contributors: Dolgoff, Ralph; Harrington, Donna
Edition: 6th ed. / Frank M. Loewenberg, Ralph Dolgoff, Donna Harrington.
Publisher: F.E. Peacock Publishers
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Itasca, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
Subjects: Social case work -- Moral and ethical aspects.; Social workers -- Professional ethics -- United States.; Social case work -- United States.
Description: This classic text is designed to help students recognize ethical issues and dilemma, reason carefully about ethical issues, clarify their ethical aspirations at the level demanded by the profession, and achieve a more ethical stance in their practice. It places ethical decision making within the context of professional ethicals and provides practical guidelines, including three ethical screens. Topics discussed include whether ethics can be taught, conflicts between law and ethics, child abuseand confidentiality, client self-determination, client-worker value gaps, dual relationships, end-of-life decisions, and concerns in dealing with the ill, the elderly, and clients with HIV and AIDS. -Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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