Unit 4: Exam Strategy and Mixed Review

First

what should happen before the other good choices

Next

what should happen after the facts already given

Best

choose the strongest overall social worker answer

Safety First

clear immediate danger can move to the top of the list

Access before Act

when there is no clear emergency, get enough information before a major action

Least Restrictive

use the safest option that limits freedom as little as possible

Client First

the answer should always serve the client’s welfare, rights and goals - not worker convenience

Do not assume

use only facts in the question

Role Boundary

choose actions a social worker can appropriately do

Consult when uncertain

supervision/consultation helps when the answer is genuinely unclear and time allows

Self-determination

do not take over a capable client’s decision just because you disagree

Privacy

avoid unnecessary disclosure and public confirmation of client relationships

Strengths and Environment

check what the client can use and what outside barriers are affecting them

Readiness

match the intervention to how ready the client is to change

Reassess

if something is not working, or facts change, _ before assuming failure

Document

write important assessment, decisions, interventions, and follow up clearly