Social Work Ethics Cases

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The decision made by Jack’s parents to disclose information in their own time and manner, has led the social worker to become adamant about respecting that they have his interests at heart. In light of the application of the utilitarianism consequentialist theory, underlying ethical principles include respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, and false beneficence.
As Jack is located within the microsystem of his family, the ethics of care shifts the focus away from the rights of the individual child, to the intricate network of relationships in which the child operates. Jack’s parents have rights to make decisions about what is right for Jack, and could be considered in the best position for this. As we do not have rights to impose judgements,