A Client's Parents Want a Social Worker to Advocate for the Client

question 37

Essay

A client's parents want a social worker to advocate for the client to get into a special program for adults with autism. The social worker thinks that the client is not eligible and does not want to waste anybody's time. What ethical issues are raised by this case? How should the social worker resolve these issues?

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