...Unit 4 Project: Baby Kim Case Study Debra Anderson Kaplan University HN144-05: Human Behavior and the Environment Professor Beverly Adams November 8, 2010 The ethical standards that relate directly to the Baby Kim Case are the entire list statements, numbers one through nine. As a human service professional you will need to make it clear to your clients the purpose, goals, and natures of the relationship prior to starting services and negotiate with them an acceptable plan, as well as inform them of the limits of the relationship. As a human service professional you will respect the integrity and welfare of the client at all times. Each client is treated with respect, acceptance and dignity. Clients should be treated as you would want to be treated yourself in these circumstances. Clients are more open to accept help from someone they feel is not judging them or looking down on them. Human service professionals will protect the client's right to privacy and confidentiality except when such confidentiality would cause harm to the client or others, when agency guidelines state otherwise, or under other stated conditions. Human service professionals inform clients of the limits of confidentiality prior to the onset of the beginning of services. Confidentiality must be respected to ensure trust and to maintain the client’s rights, except when they are endangering others with their actions. If it is suspected that harm or danger will occur to others due to the client’s...
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