Question

Explain why this scenario represents an ethical dilemma or conflict. Situation: Paul, a social worker, met with a couple of buddies on a Friday night. When he seemed troubled, his buddies asked him what was bothering him. Paul then told them about one of his clients with whom he was having difficulty during therapy sessions.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - a conflict between self-determination and the right to confidentiality.

Explanation:

An ethical dilemma is or conflict between two or more moral imperatives or principles in which not a single one is acceptable or preferable. In this scenario, Paul is in a conflict between self-determination as a social worker and the right to the confidentiality of his client and his problems.

If he prefers anyone the moral imperatives he will lose or harm his other moral value so it is an ethical conflict or dilemma.