The Client Self-Determination in End-of-Life Decisions policy statement issued by the NASW Delegate ...

The Client Self-Determination in End-of-Life Decisions policy statement issued by the NASW Delegate Assembly stipulated:
 
  a. Social workers should not deal with the issues surround end-of-life decisions.
 b. It is inappropriate for social workers to participate in the act of assisted suicide when acting in their professional role.
  c. If legally permissible, it is appropriate for a social worker to be present during an assisted suicide.
 d. Social workers should coerce patients into an assisted suicide after a thorough assessment.