Read the case of Juan and identify any potential ethical dilemmas/issues that could arise from this client’s situation. Explain specifically which social workers’ ethical responsibility to clients (I.e. self –determination), ethical responsibility to colleagues (i.e. confidentiality), ethical responsibility in practice settings (i.e. supervision and consultation), and ethical responsibility as professionals (i.e competence), and ethical responsibility to the social work profession (i.e. integrity of the profession) might influence how you address this case.
Juan:
Juan is a 62 yo Hispanic male who is HIV positive. He is married and has three children
He collects social security disability insurance, Medicare and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
As his case manager he has asked you for assistance with obtaining a prescription. He was feeling challenged navigating the system and felt he was getting the run around from the pharmacy, Medicare and ADAP.
As the social worker you are being asked to help him by reaching out to the various groups to assist with obtaining the prescription.
