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What is the primary objective of the SWRB code of practice?
What is the primary objective of the SWRB code of practice?
- Protection of clients and enhancing public trust (correct)
- Establishing a regulatory body for social work professionals
- Enhancing social work education
- Promoting social workers' personal interests
Which principle emphasizes the importance of human relationships in social work?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of human relationships in social work?
- Cultural awareness
- Professional responsibility
- Central importance of human relationships (correct)
- Advancement of social justice
What responsibility does the social worker have regarding informed decision and self-determination?
What responsibility does the social worker have regarding informed decision and self-determination?
- To make all decisions on behalf of the client for better outcomes
- To minimize client participation to reduce confusion
- To inform clients of their rights and assist in decision-making (correct)
- To maintain total confidentiality regardless of circumstances
Which of the following best describes the principle of cultural awareness in social work?
Which of the following best describes the principle of cultural awareness in social work?
What is one of the purposes of the SWRB code of practice?
What is one of the purposes of the SWRB code of practice?
Which value is NOT listed as a fundamental belief in social work according to the SWRB?
Which value is NOT listed as a fundamental belief in social work according to the SWRB?
How should social workers handle the confidentiality of information?
How should social workers handle the confidentiality of information?
What should be done to protect the confidentiality of client information when using electronic media?
What should be done to protect the confidentiality of client information when using electronic media?
Which of the following expresses a belief that society should provide benefits to its members?
Which of the following expresses a belief that society should provide benefits to its members?
In what situation is it acceptable to maintain a sexual relationship with a client?
In what situation is it acceptable to maintain a sexual relationship with a client?
What should be communicated to clients regarding billing practices?
What should be communicated to clients regarding billing practices?
Which of the following describes the principle related to conflicts of interest?
Which of the following describes the principle related to conflicts of interest?
What is expected when supervising or consulting with colleagues?
What is expected when supervising or consulting with colleagues?
What is the approach to interdisciplinary collaboration?
What is the approach to interdisciplinary collaboration?
How should ethical concerns among colleagues be addressed?
How should ethical concerns among colleagues be addressed?
What should be the priority when dealing with clients facing financial constraints?
What should be the priority when dealing with clients facing financial constraints?
What should be conveyed to clients concerning co-worker communications?
What should be conveyed to clients concerning co-worker communications?
What is the appropriate action for supervisors in relation to sexual contact?
What is the appropriate action for supervisors in relation to sexual contact?
In which matters should social workers uphold ethics and integrity?
In which matters should social workers uphold ethics and integrity?
Which of the following is a responsibility of social workers towards policy makers?
Which of the following is a responsibility of social workers towards policy makers?
What should social workers do when working outside their areas of competence?
What should social workers do when working outside their areas of competence?
How should social workers respond to unjust accusations against their peers?
How should social workers respond to unjust accusations against their peers?
What responsibility do social workers have towards their professional development?
What responsibility do social workers have towards their professional development?
Which principle should social workers follow regarding misrepresentation?
Which principle should social workers follow regarding misrepresentation?
What is one of the core values according to the NASW?
What is one of the core values according to the NASW?
Which ethical responsibility relates to ensuring that social workers do not exploit relationships with clients?
Which ethical responsibility relates to ensuring that social workers do not exploit relationships with clients?
How does the NASW Code of Ethics support social workers in their practice?
How does the NASW Code of Ethics support social workers in their practice?
Which of the following responsibilities to clients emphasizes their right to make their own choices?
Which of the following responsibilities to clients emphasizes their right to make their own choices?
What should social workers avoid according to the ethical responsibilities regarding colleagues?
What should social workers avoid according to the ethical responsibilities regarding colleagues?
Which ethical responsibility focuses on maintaining the professional standards within the social work profession?
Which ethical responsibility focuses on maintaining the professional standards within the social work profession?
What is one of the ethical responsibilities to clients related to the handling of their personal information?
What is one of the ethical responsibilities to clients related to the handling of their personal information?
Which of the following is a purpose of the Code of Ethics in social work practice?
Which of the following is a purpose of the Code of Ethics in social work practice?
What aspect of professional conduct does the ethical responsibility 4.04 address?
What aspect of professional conduct does the ethical responsibility 4.04 address?
Which responsibility requires social workers to engage in public and political advocacy?
Which responsibility requires social workers to engage in public and political advocacy?
Study Notes
Social Work Ethics
- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) both have codes of ethics to guide social work practice.
- The NASW code of ethics:
- Core Values: Service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
- Functions and purposes:
- Establish standards for behavior and practice
- Provide framework for ethical decision-making
- Guide in navigating ethical dilemmas
- Promote advocacy
- Ensure consistency in practice
- Emphasize lifelong learning
- Encourage self-care
- Promote accountability
- Ethical standards:
- NASW: The ethical standards are categorized based on responsibilities to:
- Clients
- Colleagues
- Practice settings
- The profession
- Broader society
- NASW: The ethical standards are categorized based on responsibilities to:
- SWRB code of practice:
- Sets standards for social work practice in Hong Kong.
- Objectives: To protect clients and society at large, enhance public trust and confidence in the profession.
- Purpose: Adjudication and disciplinary action when a social worker's conduct violates the code.
- Values and beliefs:
- Help people in need
- Respect individual dignity and worth
- Individual potential for growth
- Commitment to social justice
- Society should provide maximum benefits to its members
- Importance of human relationships
- Utilize professional knowledge and skills
- Principles and practices (SWRB): Categorized by responsibilities to:
- Clients:
- Primary duty is to clients
- Cultural awareness
- Informed decision-making and self-determination
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Conflicts of interest
- Ethical considerations surrounding sexual relationships
- Service continuity
- Billing practices
- Colleagues:
- Respect
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Supervision and training
- Consultation
- Client's right of choice
- Professional communication
- Ethical considerations surrounding sexual relationships
- Employing agency:
- Responsiveness to agency's requirements
- Effective influence on policies and procedures
- Honesty and integrity
- Professional responsibility
- Maintaining the agency's reputation
- The profession:
- Upholding values and ethical standards
- Advance knowledge and professional development
- Reporting violations of the code that endanger clients
- Defending social workers against unfair accusations
- Maintaining high standards of competence
- Honest and transparent professional representation
- Society:
- Advocate for social justice
- Combat discrimination
- Support policies and programs that benefit society
- Contribute to public discourse on social issues
- Clients:
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Explore the key principles and codes of ethics that guide social work professionals, including the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB). Learn about the core values, ethical standards, and the importance of ethical decision-making in social work practice.
