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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, available as a PDF document, outlines the ethical principles and values that guide the professional conduct of social workers. An example of the Code of Ethics in practice is a social worker ensuring informed consent from clients before proceeding with any interventions.

The NASW Code of Ethics is essential for social workers as it provides a framework for ethical decision-making in complex and diverse situations. Its historical development includes the formation of the NASW in 1955 and the adoption of the first Code of Ethics in 1960.

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A code of ethics is a set of principles that guide the conduct of individuals in a particular profession or organization. The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of ethical principles that guide the practice of social workers. It was first developed in 1960 and has been revised several times since then.

The NASW Code of Ethics is based on the values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. It provides guidance on a wide range of ethical issues that social workers may face in their practice, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and conflicts of interest.

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