Social Work Examination Services (SWES) Individual Practice Test 2025 – The All-in-One Guide to Exam Success!

Informed consent is an essential component of ethical practice in social work and other helping professions. It involves providing clients with the necessary information to make knowledgeable decisions about their treatment options. Among the elements typically included in informed consent are descriptions of the therapeutic approaches to be used, an explanation of the limits of confidentiality, and an outline of the potential risks and benefits associated with the services being offered.

The reason that client biological family history is not typically included in informed consent lies in its relevance to the client’s treatment decisions. While an understanding of a client’s family history may inform the clinical assessment and treatment plan, it is not a direct aspect of the informed consent process. Informed consent focuses on ensuring clients are aware of how their treatment will proceed, what to expect, and the implications of their choices. While information about family history might be relevant to treatment overall, it is not a requirement in the context of providing informed consent.