Controversial Issues in Social Work Ethics, Values, and Obligations

Part of the popular Controversial Issues series, this paperback book presents a series of debates on the most current issues and topics in the area of social work ethics, values and obligations. Brief, lively debate format presents key issues that arise in everyday practice in a short, affordable paperback. Issues addressed include: Do clients have a right to information in their mental health files?; Should the findings of ethics hearings be released to the public?; Is the NASW Code of Ethics an effective guide for practitioners?; Should private practitioners have an obligation to serve clients who cannot afford their customary fees?; and many more. For professionals working in the field of social work.

Part of the popular Controversial Issues series, this paperback book presents a series of debates on the most current issues and topics in the area of social work ethics, values and obligations. Brief, lively debate format presents key issues that arise in everyday practice in a short, affordable paperback. Issues addressed include: Do clients have a right to information in their mental health files?; Should the findings of ethics hearings be released to the public?; Is the NASW Code of Ethics an effective guide for practitioners?; Should private practitioners have an obligation to serve clients who cannot afford their customary fees?; and many more. For professionals working in the field of social work.