Ethical issue that you encountered in your practice area

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  The Case Study A social worker is working with a client who is struggling with addiction. The client has been prescribed medication to help with their addiction, but they are not taking the medication as prescribed. The social worker knows that the client is not taking the medication, but they do not say anything to the client's doctor. The Ethical Issue The ethical issue in this case is that the social worker is not being honest with the client's doctor. The social worker knows that the client is not taking the medication as prescribed, but they are not telling the doctor. This could have serious consequences for the client, as they may not be getting the treatment that they need.

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  How the Issue Was Addressed The social worker was eventually confronted by the client's doctor about the issue. The doctor asked the social worker why they had not told them that the client was not taking the medication as prescribed. The social worker explained that they were afraid of the client's reaction if they told the doctor. Was the Issue Addressed Appropriately? I do not believe that the issue was addressed appropriately. The social worker should have been honest with the client's doctor from the beginning. The doctor could have then taken steps to ensure that the client was getting the treatment that they needed. How I Would Recommend Handling the Issue If I were the social worker in this case, I would have told the client's doctor about the issue as soon as I became aware of it. I would have explained to the doctor that I was concerned about the client's health and that I wanted to make sure that they were getting the treatment that they needed. I would also have spoken to the client about the issue. I would have explained to them that I was concerned about their health and that I wanted to help them get the treatment that they needed. I would have also encouraged the client to talk to their doctor about their concerns. I believe that it is important for social workers to be honest with their clients and with their clients' doctors. This is especially important when there are potential health risks involved. By being honest, social workers can help to ensure that their clients get the treatment that they need and that they are protected from harm. The Agency The agency in this case study is a fictional agency. The names of the client, the social worker, and the doctor have been changed to protect their privacy.