28 Sep Discussion: Informed Consent and Confidentiality
Order Instructions
Discussion: Informed Consent and Confidentiality
Social workers are bound by the NASW Code of Ethics to provide informed consent with every client. A signed informed consent form protects the client and the social worker by clarifying the professional relationship and the scope, risks, and benefits of that relationship. Through informed consent, social workers must discuss confidentiality and its limits, including circumstances when disclosure of confidential information may be mandated by law.
In this Discussion, you explore the nature of confidentiality in the client-social worker alliance and how mandated reporting protects and empowers vulnerable populations.
To Prepare
Review the Learning Resources on informed consent, confidentiality, and mandated reporting, as well as the NASW Code of Ethics.
Consider the role of confidentiality in the therapeutic alliance and extenuating circumstances that may lead to confidentiality being broken.
By Day 3
Describe the importance of confidentiality when working with a client. How does the principle of confidentiality impact the therapeutic alliance? Then, explain your understanding of mandated reporting and how it empowers vulnerable populations.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two colleagues, using professional experience or research to expand on their post.
Use the Learning Resources to support your posts. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.
