Describe an ethical dilemma you have encountered, or one you have heard of OR you can use this case study.

It is important that you reference the readings or class
discussions or any other resources you use.
1.Describe an ethical dilemma you have encountered, or one
you have heard of OR you can use this
case study:

A 14 year old adolescent discloses in confidence that she is
pregnant. Further investigation reveals that the adolescent intends to keep
secret the pregnancy until she is past the legal limit for abortion. At that
point, she believes, her mother and stepfather will throw her out of the
house;this action will enable her to live with her maternal aunt. She asks the
social worker to not disclose the pregnancy .

Using the considerations presented by Mattison, describe the
process of decision making, and how you would decide.
2. Explore your reasons for selecting to study social work.
How has this class informed that decision? Why is it important to focus on the
Nature of Man?
3.Choose three of the NASW’s Values in the Code of Ethics.
Discuss the meaning of each of the values and discuss a way in which those
values would inform your behavior as a social worker.
4.Explain religion
and spirituality. Discuss the role of religion and spirituality in social work
practice. How does the 12 Step Process make use of those concepts?
5.What are the
elements of Genesis 1 and 2 that inform Soloveithcik’s development of Adam1 and
Adam 2. Why is the Essay called “The Lonely Man of Faith”?
6A. Discuss the competing principles of Autonomy and
Paternalism. How would they manifest themselves in guiding a social workers’
decisions? B .In a social work context,
discuss the differences between a teleological and deontological approach to
choosing direction in dealing with a client.

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