Exam 4: Client Autonomy, Self-Determination, and Informed Consent

A parent brings a 10-year-old child, Velma, for social work services. Initially, Velma says, "I don't want to talk with you." At this point, to respect the client's dignity and autonomy, you should:

When working with involuntary clients, a social worker should

When working with involuntary clients, social workers should:

You are explaining services to a client who has trouble understanding what you are saying because English is not their first language. At this point in the informed consent process you should:

Gina, a social worker, is seeking parental consent to services for Billie. Billie's parents are divorced. She lives primarily with her mother. Gina should seek consent from:

If a court has determined that a person is mentally incompetent, then a social worker seeking consent to services should

The main social work value underlying the ethic of obtaining informed consent is

A social worker offers to provide services through videoconferencing. The client seems reluctant. According to the ethics of informed consent, the social worker should:

Constitutionally protected freedoms such as the freedom of religion and freedom of assembly are:

When seeking informed consent from a family client, social workers should