Reference no: EM133901148

Question

Basic Client Information/Service Setting: "Waverly Goldbach is an 82-year-old resident with early-stage dementia in a long-term care facility. You are her social worker and have been working with Mrs. Goldbach for several years. During one of your routine weekly check-ins with her recently, you notice several unpaid bills in her room, which is very unlike Mrs. Goldbach. You also discover that her grandson has recently been given access to her bank account to help her manage her finances and has been withdrawing large sums of money without documentation or explanation. When asked about it, Mrs. Goldbach appears confused and insists her grandson is just helping her, despite evidence that her bills and medication costs are going unpaid. Ethical Concern: The ethical dilemma is whether to respect Mrs. Goldbach's autonomy and confidentiality, or report the clear signs of financial exploitation to protect her from further harm. 1. Identify the ethical issues, including the social work values and duties that conflict. 2. Identify the individuals, groups, and organizations likely to be affected by the ethical decision. 3. Tentatively identify all viable courses of action and the participants involved in each, along with the potential benefits and risks for each. 4. Thoroughly examine.