Documentation in social work.
You are a caseworker who has finished meeting with a 29 year old female client. During your appointment with the client, she indicates that she is changing her religious affiliation to a religion that encourages women to obey their husbands. You know very little about this religion, but have heard rumors and conjecture about husbands affiliated with this religion being abuse toward their wives. You make the following entry in your case note:
Ms. Swanson reports that she is “changing religion.” The religion to which she is converting is known for spouse abuse. This writer told her to stay away from this church and avoid it at all cost Joining this faith would be a big mistake and possibly ruin the clients life. Client was encouraged to attend one of the local churches that is known for its liberal beliefs.
In a 1-2 page paper address the following: Identify any and all ethical issues found within the case note. Explain the ethical issues. Be specific. Give examples. Rewrite the case note using ethical and objective language.
