Your Case from the Field
Describe or imagine a conflict in which you were compelled to either limit the client’s autonomy or actively advocate for supporting the client’s right to autonomy. Explain the circumstances and the agency setting. Using the literature, discuss when overturning a client’s right to an autonomous decision is an appropriate action. What were the clinical determinants in this case? What was the agency role in this situation? Was there a conflict between you and the agency or a colleague or supervisor in resolving the conflict? What was the outcome? Was it dysfunctional, and why? Were there any moral traces/regrets or negative feelings as a result of this action?
Use the source provided below and citation
- Lewis, H. (1984). Ethical assessment. Social Casework, 65(4), 203-211.