Comparing The NASW Code And The Belmont Report

While the goal of social workers is to protect and enhance the well being of the vulnerable and oppressed, the Belmont report also recognizes working with that population as well. Racial minorities, economically disadvantaged, the very sick, and the institutionalized are part of the vulnerable population in which some may see as easy to manipulate (HHS, 2016). African Americans in the Tuskegee trials were the population of focus during the syphilis research (HHS, 2016). Studies show that the African American community has distrust in doing research when it comes to health because of the Tuskegee research study done in the past (Rogers and Lange, 2013). As social workers it is our job to recognize the harm that has happened in certain populations and to find a way to recover trust in our professional community. Contrast …show more content…
Another difference between the two is about confidentiality and informed consent. The department of health along with the professionals created the Belmont report while a social work association created the NASW codes. The purpose of the NASW code of ethics is to hold standards for the social work profession, sets a guide for social work practice and reflects our commitment to act ethically (NASW, 2017). While the Belmont report has certain codes for research, social workers are required to act ethically at all