Ethics

Question 1

6 NASW Principles

Answer 1

1- Social workers’ primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems
2- Social workers challenge social injustices
3- Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person
4- Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships
5- Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner
6- Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise

Question 2

Misconduct

Answer 2

willful acts or omissions by a social worker who is obligated to fulfill certain duties - for example, when a SW provides services outside of his/her expertise - he/she is guilty of misconduct

Question 3

slander

Answer 3

announcing an untrue statement of a client

Question 4

libel

Answer 4

writing an untrue statement about a client

Question 5

fraud

Answer 5

excessively billing - or billing for service not received