Absent client consent to release records or a recognized legal exception, what ethical duty do social workers have with regard to releasing client information?
A. Social workers must release information only if subpoenaed to do so..
B. Social workers must provide only material that they feel will directly benefit clients.
C. Social workers must keep all records confidential while clients are living.
D. Social workers must claim privilege on behalf of clients.
Answer: D. Social workers must claim privilege on behalf of clients.
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c. has never been clarified by the Supreme Court. d. does not require employers to demonstrate good faith when dealing withmembers of deprived groups.
The term “familiness” refers to:
a) A broader term than the more traditional notion of family b) An acknowledgement of the increasingly diverse forms of family c) The traditional forms and functions of family d) All of the above
The lack of integrated services that address both substance use disorders and mental illness is the result of:
a) Mental health treatment developed along a medical model while substance abuse treatment arose from a recovery support system b) Substance abuse treatment approaches may be inappropriate and too difficult for people with serious mental illness c) Social work training has typically not focused on the overlap between the two d) All of the above
Which organization is responsible for accrediting Bachelor's degree programs in social work?
a. Council on Social Work Education b. Social Work Congress c. National Federation of Counseling d. National Association of Social Workers