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The Code of Ethics - Social and Political Action

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

The majority of ethics questions on the LCSW exam are likely to be drawn from the first sections of the NASW Code of Ethics. Informed consent, self-determination, privacy and confidentiality, etc. The bread and butter of ethics question writing. But as you're preparing, take care to read to the end of the code.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

What are the 7 codes of ethics? The Ethics of Social Work: An Overviewā€¯ by Felicia Kornbluh offers an accessible look at ethical issues that social workers face in their day-to-day practice. What are the 7 codes of ethics? The 7 codes of ethics for social work are: 1.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker ā€“ Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Policy development, research, and evaluation are also areas where social workers contribute to improving social welfare systems and enhancing understanding of social issues. Their activities are guided by ethical principles that prioritise the dignity, autonomy, and well-being of individuals while promoting social justice and equality.

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All You Need to Know About the Tuskegee Syphilis Study

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In March 1973, the panel also advised the Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) (now known as the Department of Health and Human Services) to instruct the USPHS to provide all necessary medical care for the survivors of the study. What was the main ethical violation in the Tuskegee study of untreated syphilis?