A client who has been paying a reduced fee to a social worker in private practice inherits a lot of money form a relative's estate. The client, who was previously poor, is not extremely wealthy and very appreciative of the social worker's services. The client would like to pay the social worker the amount that was discounted for prior services. This action is:'

Question

A. Ethical a long as the client only pay the amount of the discount and no more
B. Ethical because the client has the ability to pay for the prior services
C. Unethical because the social worker agreed to a reduced fee for those services
D. Unethical unless the social worker can determine that the client can afford this payment for prior services

Answer 1

Answer: C. Unethical because the social worker agreed to a reduced fee for those services