Risk Management in Social Work: Preventing Professional Malpractice, Liability, and Disciplinary Action...

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Frederic G. Reamer

Risk Management in Social Work

Preventing Professional Malpractice, Liability, and Disciplinary Action

Frederic G. Reamer

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Columbia University Press
25 November 2014

Psychology

This text is based on Frederic G. Reamer's key reference for practitioners, Social Work Malpractice and Liability: Strategies for Prevention. Rooted in his own experiences as an expert witness in court and licensing board cases, the volume introduces the concepts of negligence, malpractice, and liability before turning to the subject of risk management. Reflecting on recent legal cases and research, Reamer identifies a variety of problems in the social work field relating to privacy and confidentiality, improper treatment and delivery of services, impaired practitioners, supervision, consultations and referrals, fraud and deception, and termination of service. He also explores the unprecedented ethical challenges created by new digital technologies-such as online counseling, video counseling, and practitioners' use of social networks and social media-and describes current issues relating to HIPAA compliance and access to electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchanges (HIE). He concludes with practical suggestions for social workers named as defendants in lawsuits and respondents in licensing board complaints.

By: Frederic G. Reamer
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 496g
ISBN: 9780231167833
ISBN 10: 0231167830
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 25 November 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Frederic G. Reamer is professor at the School of Social Work, Rhode Island College. His many books include Social Work Values and Ethics; Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Human Services; Teens in Crisis: How the Industry Serving Struggling Teens Helps and Hurts Our Kids (with Deborah H. Siegel); and Criminal Lessons: Case Studies and Commentary on Crime and Justice.

Reviews for Risk Management in Social Work: Preventing Professional Malpractice, Liability, and Disciplinary Action

Written by one of our premier scholars in social work ethics, this new book provides students and practitioners with a comprehensive view of the practical ways of addressing ethical issues in practice. It features the following seven key steps for ethical decision-making: consulting colleagues, accessing supervisors, integrating the Code of Ethics into practice, accessing relevant laws, policies and regulations, reviewing professional literature, obtaining legal counsel, and carefully documenting decision-making step - all essential skills for 21st century social work practice. -- Michael J. Austin, Unviersity of California, Berkeley Reamer's work is a significant contribution to the field of social work providing a crucial information on utilizing risk management concepts to prevent professional problems. Containing vital details on trending ethical issues and laws related to cyber therapy, social networking, social media and healthcare ethics, the book is a must-have for primarily practitioners and managers, and is also perfect for advanced classes in both clinical and administrative social work education. -- Deborah Borman, Northwestern University School of Law