C1 Flashcards
What do social service workers need to understand about the law?
They need to have an understanding of the law
Social service workers are not qualified to give legal advice and could be sued for malpractice.
Are social service workers protected by solicitor–client privilege?
No, they are not protected by the rule of solicitor–client privilege.
What should social service workers restrict their professional practice to?
The field in which they are trained.
What is legal information?
General information about the law without specific reference to an individual’s particular circumstance.
What must social service workers ensure when providing legal information?
The information is accurate.
What types of materials should social service workers use to keep facts straight?
Brochures or handouts.
What should handouts suggest when providing legal information?
Seeking professional legal advice.
What are the key principles covered by the Code of Ethics?
- Maintain best interests for the client
- Respect the intrinsic worth of clients
- Act with integrity and objectivity
- Have and maintain competence
- Not exploit relationships with clients
- Protect client confidentiality
- Not act in a way that discredits the profession
- Advocate for ethical policies
What do practice guidelines assist social workers with?
- Parenting time assessments
- Medication practices
- Consent and confidentiality with children and youth
- Performing the controlled act of psychotherapy
What are the eight subject areas with key principles in standards of practice?
- Relationship with client
- Competence and integrity
- Responsibility to clients
- Social work and social service work record
- Confidentiality
- Fees
- Advertising
- Sexual misconduct
What is an important skill for social service workers?
Note-taking.
What should social service workers consider when note-taking?
- Who will read these notes?
- What will the reader be hoping to learn from them?
- Is the reader familiar with the context or must I provide background information?
- What are the privacy implications of making these notes?
- What is my own purpose for making these notes?
What characteristics must notes have?
- Useful and understandable
- Focused and concise
What is the goal of report writing for social service workers?
Reports are prepared specifically for use by persons other than the writer.
What are common types of reports social service workers write?
- Human resources
- Individual/Family Relations
- Care Workers or Health Care Professionals
- Corrections
- Social Benefits
What are the three consequences of liability issues for social service workers?
- Sanctions for professional misconduct
- Criminal charges
- Lawsuits under the civil law of torts
What committees deal with complaints made against social service workers?
- Complaints Committee
- Discipline Committee
What training should social service workers receive when working with physically hard-to-handle clients?
Thorough training in the use of restraints.
What should social service workers avoid unless they are aware of a specific employment policy?
The use of force.
What is an intentional tort?
Causing harm on purpose rather than through negligence.
What is an unintentional tort based on?
The civil concept of negligence.
What does negligence imply?
A lack of action in circumstances where action is warranted.
What is vicarious liability?
Employer may be held responsible for actions taken on employer’s time, within employee’s job description.
What are the 3 levels of government?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
What does MPP and MP stand for?
Member of provincial parliament and member of parliament
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What are the 5 parties?
NDP
Liberal
Conservative
Bloc quebecois
Green Party
