Ethics consultation in social work

Abstract

In recent years, social workers have paid increased attention to ethical issues in the profession. Unlike other allied professions, however, social work has not yet cultivated a cadre of ethics consultants to assist practitioners who encounter difficult ethical dilemmas. This article describes the development of ethics consultation in other professions and presents a framework for ethics consultation in social work. Particular attention is paid to the ethical issues on which social workers may find consultation useful; the various settings in which ethics consultation should be offered; possible roles for ethics consultants; and the skills required for competent consultation. A case illustration is included, along with recommendations to enhance the development of ethics consultation in social work.

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