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Forensic Social Worker Study Questions

Category - Professionalism

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Lisa is completing her graduate classes in social work. One of the requirements is to observe another professional in the field. Lisa contacts an agency and requests the opportunity to take part in an actual family assessment. What is the professional’s responsibility prior to this event?
  1. Give Lisa background information pertaining to the family
  2. Allow Lisa to read through the referral for services
  3. Describe the interview, but not allow Lisa to actually take part
  4. Get written consent from the family
Explanation
Answer: D - A professional social worker needs to have written consent prior to letting anyone else observe services being provided to a client. If a family refuses, their wishes must be honored. The social worker should be clear and understanding when informing the client of possible risks by a third party.
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