Social work, law and ethics / Jonathan Dickens.
Dickens, Jonathan, 1961-
2013
HV40.35 .D534 2013 (Mapit)
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Title Social work, law and ethics / Jonathan Dickens.
Author Dickens, Jonathan, 1961-
ISBN 9780415590167 (pbk.)
0415590167 (pbk.)
9780415590150
0415590159
9780203095065 (ebook)
0203095065 (ebook)
Publication Details London ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2013.
Language English
Description x, 197 p. ; 25 cm.
Call Number HV40.35 .D534 2013
Dewey Decimal Classification 174/.9361
Summary Law and ethics are two vital aspects of social work -- all social workers need to practise according to the law and their codes of ethics and conduct. However, the relationship between the law and social work values and ethics is not without its tensions and this book takes a problem-based approach to explore the dilemmas and challenges that can arise. The first part of the book sets out frameworks for thinking about the law and ethics, and how they relate to social work. It also introduces some of the big philosophical and sociological questions about the purposes of law and of ethics and how they relate to society more generally. In the second part, the book explores a series of areas where profound dilemmas arise -- such as end-of-life decisions, respecting peoples' choices but ensuring their safety and that of others, responsibility and blame, making allowance for different cultural traditions and breaking confidentiality.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Student social work.
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Key concepts
Fairness
The legal framework
The ethical framework
Freedom and society
End of life decisions
Choices, capacity and competence
Responsibility and circumstances
Responsibility and blame
Crime, punishment and protection
Culture and difference
Confidentiality, information-sharing and openness
Organisations and individuals.

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