Interprofessional Ethics: Collaboration in the Social, Health and Human Services

The social work, health, and human services sectors require professionals skilled in ethical decision-making. Interprofessional Ethics provides an ethical framework for multidisciplinary teams in health, government, and community-based workplaces. It includes content on criminology, environmental practice, youth work practice, the intersection of law and ethics, and cultural content, and new practitioner boxes provide insight into the professional experiences of practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The social work, health, and human services sectors employ a diverse range of professionals to deliver care to individuals. As the professional practice landscape becomes increasingly complex and focused on risk management, there is a growing demand for practitioners who possess exceptional skills in ethical decision-making. Interprofessional Ethics delves into the ethical frameworks, policies, and procedures that govern multidisciplinary teams in health, government, and community-based workplaces. This second edition has been expanded to include content on criminology, environmental practice, youth work practice, the intersection of law and ethics, and cultural content, encompassing non-Western philosophies and Indigenous worldviews. New "Through the eyes of a practitioner" boxes offer valuable insights into the professional experiences of practitioners in the field, while reflection points and links to further readings encourage students to engage in critical thinking about the material. Interprofessional Ethics serves as a valuable resource for readers, equipping them with a deeper understanding of the perspectives, approaches, and values of others, thus preparing them to thrive in collaborative team environments.

Weight: 438g
Dimension: 171 x 243 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108969970
Edition number: 2 Revised edition