Section 1 (ethical obligations social workers have to clients), subsection 1.07 (“confidentiality”) (i) is violated by Selma. Selma must have performed her duties as social workers within the boundaries of her job while maintaining confidentiality about her patients’ information (Workers 2008). Selma discusses her client in private with her husband, which is not appropriate when confidentiality can be afforded.
b. Shaquille is in violation of section 1.08 (a), NASW code. This encourages social workers and other professionals to provide clients access to the appropriate data. Shaquille might have given Carly part of the notes, rather than denying. This would avoid any misinterpretations.
c) Sammy violates section 1.04 of NASW Code (c). This was Sammy’s first step in his field of work. He was required to use sound judgement and base his decisions on education, consultation and study. (Workers 2008). This will ensure that he protects his client against any potential danger.
d. Shorty violates section 1.13 of NASW Code (b). This law prohibits social workers receiving any compensation for products and services they have provided. The supply of services can create a conflict between client and social worker (Workers 2008). The agreement between Catarina and Carly could lead to exploitation or the creation of inappropriate boundaries.
2. a. Salma is a breach of Conroy’s dignity. The NASW code section 5 subsection 5.02 was not followed (e). Workers, 2008. Social workers need to obtain informed consent from clients or participants (Section 5 subsection 5.02 of the NASW code). It means that permission should be granted without any pressure or incentives, and the social worker must protect the dignity and privacy of the patient.
Many social workers have jobs that deal with mostly disadvantaged individuals. It is difficult to get informed permission from someone who has adequate mental abilities. Conroy gives Salma his informed consent, but Conroy is too drunk to fully comprehend the terms of what he’s signing. According to the NASW guidelines on informed consent, participants should know about the benefits, nature, duration, scope and risks of the study. Conroy is not competent because of his level of alcohol consumption. Barsky (2019) states that a participant might lose their mental capacity due to uncontrolled substance misuse, mental illness, development abnormalities, excessive stress, or mental disease. If the participant is not sober, asking for informed permission or through a substitute decision-maker (e.g. a parent, guardian or other legal representative) is the best way to proceed.
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