Risk management in social work: preventing professional malpractice, liability, and disciplinary action (New edition.)

This edition is based on Frederic G. Reamer's key reference for practitioners: 'Social Work Malpractice and Liability.' Rooted in his own experiences as an expert witness in court and licensing board cases, the volume introduces the concepts of negligence, malpractice, and liability before turning to the subject of risk management.

Drawing and reflecting on recent cases and research, Reamer details a variety of problems in the social work field relating to privacy and confidentiality, improper treatment and delivery of services, impaired practitioners, supervision, consultation and referral, fraud and deception, and termination of service.