Midterm study guide

Question 1

Virtual Boundary

Answer 1

Places limits on social workers online activity

Question 2

Professional Ethics

Answer 2

guides social worker and transforms professional values into practice

Question 3

Ethics

Answer 3

Branch of philosophy that deals with the rightness and wrongness of human action and behavior

Question 4

Malpractice

Answer 4

Professional negligence or misconduct: failure to provide the same level of care another prudent professional would provide in the same circumstances

Question 5

Morality

Answer 5

reinforce ethical decisions, personal values and beliefs

Question 6

Ethical Relativism

Answer 6

No absolute moral standard, reject fixed rules, ethical decisions based on context and circumstance, ethical decisions should be made to maximize pleasure and avoid pain

Question 7

Ethical Absolutism

Answer 7

Fixed rules, universal moral standard regardless of situation or context; the action is right or wrong, not the outcome.

Question 8

Decision-Making

Answer 8

A process or series of thoughts that occur over a period of time that guide action or inaction in a particular matter

Question 9

Ethical Decision-Making

Answer 9

Analyzing or process ethical dimensions to inform and develop ethically appropriate professional behavior

Question 10

Efficiency Criterion

Answer 10

Deals with the cost of achieving an objective

Question 11

Effectiveness Criterion

Answer 11

The degree to which the desired outcome is achieved

Question 12

Ethical Rules Screen

Answer 12

A step in ethical decision making, the code of ethics should be consulted to inform decision, use first before EPS

Question 13

Ethical Principles Screen

Answer 13

Used when ERS does not provide an answer. Aid in organizing ethical principles when trying to make a decision where two or more are conflicted. Ranks them in order of importance

Question 14

Ethical Dilemma

Answer 14

Choice between two or more relevant ethical principle that are contridictory; can be related to competing values or competing loyalities.

Question 15

Client

Answer 15

The individual who enters into a formal, contractual, goal-focused relationship w/ social worker

Question 16

Target

Answer 16

Person(s) or system(s) that must be modified to achieve the desired outcome

Question 17

Beneficiary

Answer 17

Person(s) or system(s) that will benefit from this modification

Question 18

Applicant

Answer 18

Person(s) or system(s) that requires help with defined or felt problem

Question 19

Autonomy

Answer 19

self-determination, self-rule, being able to make free choices

Question 20

Self-determination

Answer 20

A persons right to make their own choices

Question 21

Value neutrality

Answer 21

Is a value in and of itself. Some believe that it is impossible to interact without making judgments, SW act as a moral agent, being direct is necessary at times.

Question 22

Value imposition

Answer 22

Some argue that it can be helpful in the process, but a range of ethical dilemmas arise when SW self-discloses. SW may impose values unintentionally.

Question 23

Confidentiality

Answer 23

A duty requiring those entrusted with private information to not share it. A contract to not reveal info unless informed constent is given.

Question 24

HIPAA

Answer 24

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Protects individuals identifiable health information

Question 25

Privileged Communication

Answer 25

Legal concept to protect against forced disclosure in legal proceedings that would revel private information

Question 26

Informed Consent

Answer 26

Knowledge and voluntary agreement by the client to undergo an intervention that is ethically based and sound. Involves disclosure of information, voluntariness, and competence of the practitioner

Question 27

Three conditions in order to sue SW

Answer 27

1. Negligence or below professional standard of care
2. Client suffered injury or monetary loss
3. SW action or inaction resulted in this injury or monetary loss.

Question 28

Protect from Malpractice

Answer 28

1. Risk management audit
2. Consultative relationship with legal counsel
3. Consult with specialists
4. Continuing education

Question 29

How to Document

Answer 29

Too much or too little content can be problematic, as can loose or inappropriate language and professional language can create problems.