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Forensic Social Worker Study Questions

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A referral comes into the local human service office alleging elder abuse and anAdult Protective Service worker is assigned to investigate. During the initial assessment with family members, it is discovered that abuse may have also occurred with a three-year-old child in the home. The social worker interviews the child and takes the information back to the administrator. What ethical rule did this social worker violate?
  1. Confidentiality and informed consent by the parents
  2. Consultation should have occurred with a professional Child Protective service worker
  3. The social worker should have only interviewed the adult in regards to the child abuse, not the child
  4. The elderly adult should have been referred to a nursing home
Explanation
Answer: B - Consultation should be sought from colleagues that have demonstrated knowledge related to the subject. The social work administrator needs to stress the importance of employees only working within their realm of competency. Professionals should seek the advice of colleagues whenever the consultation is in the best interest of the client and maintain knowledge of other colleagues’ areas of expertise.
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