Checkpoint-Code of Ethics Analysis

The analysis of the NASW Code of Ethics and, in my opinion, is suitable for social workers to use as a guide for their work and the chosen dilemma of sexual conduct. It flows into each topic of social work with comfort. A response for most inquiries a social worker may have also seemed to be answered with understanding and no confusion. It goes into detail clarifying why not to have more than one family member or acquaintance as clients because of ethics issues. The relative or friend might talk about the help they are receiving, and one could feel disrespected. Some circumstances as to where another social worker can help this individual better than the original social worker was able to, for whatever reason.

Discovering other inquiries such as laws related with social work would be good to get more material and information on this subject like, sexual conduct for social workers (University of Phoenix, 2003). The code of ethics is not quite ethical in having sexual relations with clients or a co-worker, in which it makes a solid argument. Questions to be asked are what the laws on the subject are and what if certain emotions cannot be ignored. Primarily morally mistaken however; emotionally it could be wrong not talk to the client or co-worker to let him or her down easy. Even being a supervisor things do happen, the code is precise and detailed in saying that a supervisor should not enter into a romantic relationship with a co-worker. Reporting any and all types of romantic relationship’s to HR (human resources) to let them know what is going on is always the safest and correct route; and that it is a mutual thing. At that time, human resources will then draw up a legal document to protect you and the company’s best interest, from any lawsuits. In the end, a social worker’s main job and goal is to help those that are in need of help and to address any and all social problems.

References

University of Phoenix. (2003). NASW Code of Ethics. Retrieved from...