Examples Of Ethical Dilemmas In Social Work

Social workers encounter ethical dilemmas on a regular basis. Social workers are often involved in many challenges and put in hard situations. In this assignment, I will be discussing two situations in how social workers may be placed in a dilemma. Social workers have to understand the origins of many values and take into account their own personal values and being aware how those could influence their decisions. The first dilemma is right to self-determination. This means the client is in charge of making their own decisions and finding solutions to problems. A social worker may provide direction, but they may not allow their opinions and personal beliefs to influence the client. Ethical dilemmas may occur when the social worker feels