Reflection journal

            It is a lot more satisfying doing that which is ethically and morally right. Professional ethics goes hand in hand with personal ethics that acts as guideline for a person to help the society and the environment surrounding them. I strongly believe that those who have gone through a moral progression throughout their journey in life, they live an ethically driven life as they live in accordance to the moral standards that they have set for themselves. In this case, ethics starts from us before it is applied unto others. Professionals as well as all the humans have an obligation towards standing for humanity through doing the right things for others. Living in such a world would be more enjoyable and fun as humanity will be served by the ethical revolution. Hence humanity will have more value and in this case justice for the innocent and the powerless will be served as right decisions with ethical considerations will be made.

            Being a social worker profession and especially in public health department calls for humane character building through ethical development (Council on Social Work Education 2008a). Thus for me this profession goes far beyond monetary gain, privileges and positions motivation rather it is an inner motivation of passion that drives one in this profession to serve others in  a rightful and morally manner. I am strongly convinced that each and every person whether in public health profession or in any other profession, we all have a part to play in making sure that the environment and the world we are living in is ethically stable. With this kind of attitude and ethical mind, a positive and lasting influence will be experienced.

 

 

 

References

Council on Social Work Education. (2008a).Educational policy and accreditation standards. Retrieved October 9, 2009, from http://www.cswe.org/NR/rdonlyres/2A81732E-1776-4175- AC42-65974E96BE66/0/2008EducationalPolicyandAccreditationStandards.pdf