Ethics in integrated health care: social workers’ perspective

ABSTRACT

The proliferation of integrated health care in which a holistic approach of physical and behavioral health is addressed by multiple providers is quickly evolving to be the standard of care in the United States. Social workers are well-suited to be key members of these interdisciplinary teams. As a reference point for professional conduct, social workers are guided by a set of ethical standards. Given the nature of integrated healthcare settings, social workers may encounter unprecedented ethical challenges. This study provides an exploratory examination of the ethical situations among social workers in integrated health care.

KEYWORDS:

• Interdisciplinary team
• holistic care
• person-centered approach
• behavioral health

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The author declares they have no conflict of interest.

DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

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