Strom-Gottfried, Kim.
Chicago, Illinois : Lyceum Books, Inc., [2015]
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- Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-298) and index.
- How does one make the right choices when faced with ethical dilemmas? Social service professionals use a unique set of principles to guide their decisions within a broad and complex array of situations. Straight Talk about Professional Ethics, Second Edition provides readers with the guidelines that will help them make decisions in a manner that is clinically and ethically effective. This book explains the seven core concepts that guide ethical practice in the helping professions: self-determination, informed consent, competence, confidentiality and privacy, attention to conflicts of interest, maintenance of professional boundaries, and professionalism and integrity. Developing a commitment to the ethics of a profession and an understanding of how those ethics apply to commonly occurring workplace situations is a major element of professional preparation. Features: Case examples of dilemmas drawn from various practice settings and professional roles Framework for examining, evaluating, and addressing ethical dilemmas In-depth look at the various areas of ethics Practical guidance and sound resources A discussion of what it means to be ethical.
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