This is the leading introduction to professional values and ethics in socialwork. Frederic G. Reamer provides social workers with a succinct andcomprehensive ov... » 

This is the leading introduction to professional values and ethics in socialwork. Frederic G. Reamer provides social workers with a succinct andcomprehensive overview of the most critical issues relating to professionalvalues and ethics including the nature of social work values ethicaldilemmas and professional misconduct. Conceptually rich and attuned to thecomplexities of ethical decision making Social Work Values and Ethics isunique in striking the right balance between history theory and practicalapplication.For the third edition Reamer has updated the content and strengthened therelevance of the case material. Also new to the third editiono Discussion of the moral dialogue between practitioner and client o Coverageof virtue ethics o Practical discussion of concepts underlying social workethics o Expanded application of the National Association of Social WorkersCode of Ethics to ethical dilemmas in the profession o A look at the historicalevolution of ethical standards in social work o New vignettes illustratingdifficult ethical decisions o More guidance on informed consent and terminationof services o Discussion questions at the end of each chapter o A section onhow to conduct a social work ethics audit «