Ethics Conference

March 7, 2008
McKimmon Center
Raleigh, NC

Ethical Challenges in Contemporary Practice:
Compelling Dilemmas and Practical Strategies
Presented by Dr. Frederic Reamer

Dr. Frederic Reamer, international speaker and renowned author and authority on Ethics will share his experiences and expertise at this years’ NASW-NC Ethics Conference. Dr. Reamer has authored many, many titles one of which is Ethical Standards in Social Work: A Review of the NASW Code of Ethics

Agenda

7:45-8:50am	Registration
8:50-9:00am	Welcome  Karen Koch, MSW, LCSW  NASW-NC President
9:00-9:15am	NASW-NC Ethics Committee Update  Ravita T. Omabu Okafor, MSW, LCSW  NASW-NC Ethics Committee Chair
9:15-10:15am	Ethical Challenges in Contemporary Practice: Compelling Dilemmas & Practical Strategies (Part 1)  Dr. Frederic Reamer  This workshop is designed to provide participants with a broad overview of the key areas of risk through compelling case examples.  While  focusing on the key concepts of standards of care, ethical standards, professional negligence and malpractice, Dr. Reamer will enhance the professional’s ability to protect oneself and their client.
10:15-10:30am	Break, Visit with Sponsors
10:30-11:30am	Morning Session Continues
11:30-1:00pm	Recognition & Awards Luncheon
1:00-1:30pm	Book Signing with Dr. Reamer
1:30-2:45pm	Ethical Challenges in Contemporary Practice: Compelling Dilemmas &  Practical Strategies (Part 2)  Dr. Frederic Reamer  An in-depth discussion will address several key risk areas and related risk-management strategies. As professionals embark into the mental health reform era, “abandonment issues” such as agency closings, and client termination issues will certainly arise. During this segment, Dr. Reamer will explore the confidentiality challenges, boundaries, conflicts of interest, documentation, informed consent, termination of services, and dealing with impaired practitioners.
2:45-3:00pm	Break, Visit with Sponsors
3:00-4:30pm	Afternoon Session Continues
4:30pm	Adjourn