SELF Determination Presentation Quiz Game

What is the basic definition of self-determination?

• The act of conforming to societal norms and expectations.
• The process of making decisions based on popular opinion.
• The ability to follow orders from authority figures.
• Self-determination is the ability or right to make choices and decisions independently, reflecting personal goals, values, and desires

In what ways can self-determination be a core principle in social services and care

• • Self-determination empowers clients to make informed choices about their care, supports their independence, and aligns with ethical practices that respect each person’s rights and dignity.

• Self-determination limits client choices to ensure safety.
• Respecting client preferences is not necessary in social services.

Describe a scenario where encouraging self-determination might conflict with a client’s immediate safety needs.

• A client with a substance use disorder agreeing to treatment for recovery.
• • if a client insists on making a decision that could jeopardize their health or safety (like refusing necessary medical treatment), professionals might face an ethical dilemma in respecting autonomy while ensuring the client's safety.

• A client with PTSD attending a support group for healing.
• A client with anxiety seeking therapy to feel safer.

According to the CASW/NBASW Code of Ethics, what is the fundamental responsibility of social workers regarding clients’ self-determination?

• To limit clients' decision-making for their own safety.
• To prioritize social workers' authority over clients' choices.
• To encourage clients to follow social workers' recommendations without question.Social workers must respect and promote clients’ right to make their own choices and take actions according to their values and preferences, provided that these do not cause harm to themselves or others.

• All of the above

What ethical responsibility do social workers have under the CASW/NBASW Code of Ethics if a client’s expressed wishes conflict with the social worker's personal beliefs?

• Social workers must always follow the law, even if it contradicts the client's wishes.
• Social workers can ignore the client's wishes if they believe they know better.
• Social workers should prioritize their personal beliefs over the client's wishes.
• Social workers must respect the client's autonomy and support their expressed wishes, regardless of personal beliefs.

What are the Three Professional Standards that may Apply to Joan's Dilemma?

• When to Transfer or terminate the case.

• How to terminate the professional relationship with the client

• How to avoid discrimination to clients.

• All of the above

What are the Best practice principles in Mr. Lee's case?

• Client has the right to know about practitioner's biases that may influence their work in any given time.

• Having a personal discussion of their perspectives in service of the work that they are going to be doing together.

• Joan may narrowly focus to the needs of Mr.Lee rather thatb personal discomfort

• 1,2&3

• 1 & 3

What are the Ethical Principles that may best apply to the case

• All of the above

• Principle of Justice

• Preservation of Autonomy

• Principle of Reversibility

How does the CASW/NBASW Code of Ethics define the social worker’s role when clients lack the capacity to make fully informed decisions?

• Social workers can make decisions for clients without any input from them.
• Social workers must act in the best interests of clients who lack decision-making capacity, advocating for their rights and involving them in decisions as much as possible.
• Social workers should prioritize their own opinions over clients' needs.
• Social workers must ignore clients' preferences if they lack capacity.

How does the CASW/NBASW Code of Ethics advise social workers to handle situations where a client’s self-determined choice may lead to self-harm or harm to others?

• Social workers should engage in dialogue, explore alternatives, and intervene if there is significant risk of harm.
• Social workers should ignore the client's choice and make decisions for them.
• Social workers must always respect the client's choice without any intervention.
• Social workers should only document the situation without taking any action.