2. “Janine keeps detailed file notes of their discussion”. As Marianne view these conversation as a friendship, she made be unware of Janine taking notes. The ethical issue Janine may be taking notes without the permission and knowledge of the client.
3. Janine has not discussed with Marianne the limitations of confidentiality and privacy. “Marianne starts to become more open and relaxed, and begins to talk about her previous marriage”. Without Marianne understanding the parameters …show more content…
4. “Marianne arrives in the car at 4pm looking ‘a bit drunk’ and plans to leave in half an hour to drop Kylie off at the babysitter”. The ethical dilemma is the duty of care she has to her client Kylie, as suspects Marianne to be intoxicated and plans on driving with Kylie in the car, which has the potential for serious harm. The dilemma is whether Janine has a responsibility to report her concerns to her supervisor and/or relevant …show more content…
The ethical principle to be mindful of her is that of information privacy, confidentiality. According to AASW code of ethics (2010) “social worker will obtain informed consent before client’s activities are recorded”. In addition the social work should also inform the client the purpose of the information and how it might be used (AASW, 2010).
3. As the same ethical principle as number 2. The AASW (2010, p28) states at the commencement of the professional relationship a social worker must inform to the client of the limits of confidentiality”.
4. The ethical values of respect of person (AASW, 2010, p.12),states that social workers will provide a humane service, mindful of fulfilling duty of care, and duty to avoid harm to others”. As Janine works in the after school and vacation program she could be govern by mandatory reporting regulations. This meaning she is by legally required by law to report any suspected child abuse or neglect (Kennedy and Richards, 2004). It the essence that Janine is not mandated by mandatory reporting she is still govern by AASW code of ethics (2010) to provide Kylie a duty of care to protect her from harm. Therefore, it would be acceptable for this ethical dilemma to consult with her colleagues and/or supervisor as stated in AASW (2010), when making a decision over the