discussion

Week 2 SOCW 6111

Ethics, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent 

Resources 

Readings 

• Daley, M., R., & Hickman, S. (2011). Dual relations and beyond: Understanding and addressing ethical challenges for rural social work. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 8(1). Retrieved from http://www.socialworker.com/jswve/spr11/spr11daleyhickman. pdf 

• Gonyea, J. L., Wright, D. W., & Earl‐Kulkosky, T. (2014). Navigating dual relationships in rural communities. Journal of marital and family therapy, 40(1), 125-136. 

• Halabuza, D. (2014). Guidelines for social workers' use of social networking websites. Journal Of Social Work Values & Ethics, 11(1), 23-32.
   
• Mattison, M. (2018). Informed consent agreements: Standards of care for digital social work practices. Journal of Social Work Education, 54(2), 227-238.
   
• National Association of Social Workers. (2017). Code of ethics. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/about/ethics/code-of- ethics/code-of-ethics-english
   
• Reamer, F. G. (2017). Evolving ethical standards in the digital Age. Australian Social Work, 70(2), 148-159.
   
• Reamer, F. G. (2011, November 30). When bad things happen to good social workers: The perils of ethics mistakes. Social Work Today. Retrieved from http://www.socialworktoday.com/news/eoe_113011.shtml
   
• Sawyer, S., & Prescott, D. (2011). Boundaries and dual relationships. Sexual Abuse: Journal Of Research And Treatment, 23(3), 365-380.
   

Discussion 1 

Informed Consent 

 a description of the importance of confidentiality when working with your client. How does the principle of confidentiality impact the therapeutic relationship? Then, explain your understanding of mandated reporting and how it empowers vulnerable populations. 

Support your posts with specific references to this week’s resources.         

Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.