Study Resource: Eye on Ethics

Let's dig a little deeper into one of the free exam prep resources linked in the previous post. Frederic Reamer, PhD's Social Work Today column, "Eye on Ethics" looks at the kind of ethical dilemmas that social workers face every day. Those are the very same ethical quandaries you're likely to see posed as questions on the LCSW exam. Some "Eye on Ethics" columns include vignettes that are strikingly similar to those that appear on the exam. If exam writers are getting some inspiration from the colum, it wouldn't be a huge surprise. Take a look at some of these for starters--a semi-informed take on some of "Eye on Ethics" greatest hits:

• The Limits of Confidentiality 
• Managing Boundaries and Dual Relationships
• The Complexities of Client Privacy, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication
• Parents' Access to Minors' Counseling Records: An Example of Evolving Standards 
• Boundaries Among Colleagues
• The Complexities of Informed Consent
• Terminating Services

Reading Reamer's column is a relatively painless way to soak up social work ethics and prepare for the licensing exam maybe without feeling like you're studying. Enjoy.