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ASWB Social Work Clinical

Category - Ethics

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Clinical social workers demonstrate responsibility towards clients, colleagues, practice settings, and to the social work profession. Professionals within this setting are accountable for staff and their ability to follow the codes set forth for ethical behavior. Which of the following would be considered a violation?
  1. Transferring a case to another colleague with more expertise
  2. Searching outside of the agency for clients’ needs
  3. Sharing a client’s information outside the agency without the client’s consent
  4. Sharing information with a colleague to secure services
Explanation
-There should be exchange of information outside the agency without a capable client’s written consent. The only exception to this rule is when contact, such as with the police, prevents imminent danger. Clinical social workers need to be knowledgeable of client confidentiality and consent for services.
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