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Fiduciary responsibility of professional relationships |
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- Social workers work on behalf of clients.
- Responsible for advancing the well-being of clients.
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What are Social Work's professional boundaries?
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Delineations between acceptable and unacceptable relationships/ behavior both in and out of work.
Guidelines:
•Learn expectations within the profession and within your agency.
•Identify poor boundaries in yourself and in your clients.
•Work to develop strong boundaries!
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· Problems related to dual relationships |
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| Our relationships with clients are based on trust. While some dual relationships are unavoidable, setting good boundaries prevents these relationships. |
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· How to avoid dual relationships |
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•Avoid dual relationships if there is a risk of exploitation or harm.
•If unavoidable, set clear boundaries and protect clients.
•If purposeful, ensure that they are justifiable and well documented! |
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Pros and cons of physical contact |
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•Cons
•Can confuse clients.
•Can lead to sexual relationships.
•Pros
•Can demonstrate empathy and concern – it’s therapeutic.
• Can strengthen therapeutic bond. |
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Pros and cons of diagnosis |
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| You have to diagnosis to have insurance companies reimburse payments, however, they can be a mercy diagnosis or lead to a misdiagnosis. |
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Try to use the least potentially harmful diagnosis. |
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· Reasons why misdiagnosis happens |
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•Lack of competence and knowledge.
•Poor professional judgment.
•Failure to consider biological or physical factors.
•Deliberate actions often in connection with third-party reimbursement. |
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•A person’s individual autonomy to decide what information is shared with others. Also, a constitutional right. |
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•Professional obligation not to reveal information without client’s consent. |
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| What are the differences between privacy and confidentiality? |
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| Privacy is a person's right to choose which information is released and which information is not released. However, confidentiality is a professional obligation to protect their client's information if they do not have permission to release it. |
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HIPAA Created in 1996, protects identifiable health information. Past, present, future physical & mental health as well as payment.
•Requires written authorization for non-routine disclosure of health information.
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•Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
•Substance Abuse
•Physical & Mental Illness
•Financial Hardship
•Relationship Issues |
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What to do when a Colleaque is impaired? |
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Definition
•Consult with impaired colleague.
•Assist in taking remedial action.
•Report if needed. |
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Issues for administrators |
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•Responsible for fostering an environment in which clients’ rights are protected.
•Responsible to agency sponsors and operating within budget. |
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•Power dynamic over workers.
•Problems w/dual relationships. |
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“Taking action in a systematic and purposeful way to defend, represent, or otherwise advance a cause, and attempt to produce a result on behalf of an interest, a person, group, or cause.” |
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Purpose of Advocacy in Social Work |
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| We are to ensure equal access and opportunity in order to promote social justice. Advocacy gives voices to our clients and eliminate discrimination. |
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Definition of community organizing |
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•A process of organizing people with shared interests to promote social change, social reform, and social justice.
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Issues with Advocacy and Comunity Organizing |
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•Conflicts of Interest
•Financial – Main Street vs. Wall Street
•Dual Relationships - You bond with clients differently than in therapy |
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Types of Community Organizing |
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•Grassroots Advocacy
•Faith-Based Advocacy
•Political Action Advocacy |
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Duty to Warn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnRzwSDFMYM |
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Issues with disclosing information and client confidentiality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIjf-aulflo |
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Priviledged Communication |
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Definition
Priviledged Communication is a legal right granted by legislative statute. It guaran-
tees that certain information need not be revealed in court without the consent of
the person who originated the communication. |
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Social model of disability (Impairment verses Disability) |
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•Impairment – the functional limitations of our bodies and minds.
•Disability – barriers of unequal access and negative attitudes. |
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•Consists of evaluating the relevant factors in a client’s life to identify themes for further exploration. |
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•Consists of identifying a specific mental disorder based on a pattern of symptoms that leads to a specific diagnosis. |
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| What is the DSM? What are the Pros and Cons? |
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•The DSM is the most widely used system for identifying, classifying, and describing mental disorders.
Pros: You can determine treatment methods/medications/etc to help clients. Easier to bill clients and follow insurance company guidelines. Easier to communicate client's needs to other professionals.
Cons: A diagnosis can label or stigmatize a client. Must use the DSM if working in Mental Health practice. |
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Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. Including:
•Memory Loss
•Decline in Cognitive Abilities
•Decline in Functional Abilities
•Changes in Personality
•Emotional Issues
•Causes of Dementia
•Alzheimer’s Disease
•Stroke (CVA)/Vascular Dementia
•Lewy Body Dementia
•Parkinson’s Disease |
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Ethical Issues Associated with Dementia |
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Definition
•Self-Determination/Autonomy
•Service/Beneficence
•Social Justice/Distributive Justice
•Quality of Life
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End-of-Life Ethical Issues |
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•Protection of Life
•Self-Determination/Autonomy
•Quality of Life
•Service/Beneficence
•Social Justice/Distributive Justice |
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Role of Social Worker at End-of-Life |
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| Helping the patient and their family understand death better, cope with the loss, and prepare to say goodbye before it is too late. |
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NASW’s standards on digital technology |
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Ethics & Values: Same standards apply to services using technology.
•Cultural Competency
•Identification & Verification
•Regulatory Competence
•Privacy & Confidentiality
•Informed consent.
•Fully inform clients of risks.
•Document.
•HIPAA
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Potential benefits of online counseling |
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Definition
•May reach the “hard to reach” or some who are uncomfortable face-to-face.
•May appeal to high functioning clients with low level issues.
•May be more cost effective.
•May provide more time for therapists to think before responding. Even hold more sessions per day. |
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Potential issues with online counseling |
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•Competence and Training
•Challenges in Establishing the Therapeutic Relationship
•Client Identity Issues
•With whom am I speaking?
•Location of Clients
•Practicing w/i jurisdiction?
•Privacy & Confidentiality
•Technology Failure
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Ohio Board rules regarding online counseling |
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•Must be licensed in Ohio or if practicing outside OH, must comply with laws of that jurisdiction.
•Must have an initial face to face meeting to verify identity (can be done electronically through videoconferencing).
•Must have signed written informed consent.
•Must supply links to websites for licensing board.
•Must provide contact info for crisis intervention.
•Must have a copy of license on website.
•Must use encryption methods for electronic service delivery.
•Must inform clients of data record storage. |
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