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Item Open Access 'n Handleiding vir die maatskaplike werker in privaatpraktyk(University of the Free State, 1996) Janse van Rensburg, Stephanie; Botha, D.𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 In South Africa private practice in social work, is becoming an important alternative to traditional social work. The social worker in private practice functions independently and utilises business principles to accomplish social service goals. This study indicates that social workers become involved in private practice as it has economic advantages and certainly caters for specific needs, such as the important need for independent functioning, direct service rendering and the lowering of the incidence of occupational fatigue. The economic advantages of private practice goes hand in hand with the changes in South Africa, especially on the social services terrain, where services and personnel are being rationalised due to insufficient funds; thus an alternate source of income must be exploited and with private practice the social worker will remain available to the profession. As a result of the relative lack of knowledge of private practice in social services, the lack of training regarding private practice and the limitations of available guidelines, it is imperative that a manual be compiled for private practice in social work. It could enhance the quality of professional services by eliminating uncertainties, which in itself could improve the image of the profession. With this research study realistic and practical orientated information that could be included in a manual, was obtained. The following aspects, in sequence of priority should be *obstacles in private practice; *administration; *theoretical requirements for joining private practice; *contract with the client; *supporting system; *form of practice; *locality of private practice. A manual should be drawn up to the SAASWIPP, the SACSW and education institutions. The research study may serve as a framework for such a manual, which can be circulated for commentary. According to this study the manual should be given to all interested registered social workers in private and general practice as the decision to join private practice may be influenced by such a manual. The ideal would be if the social worker could come into contact with particular requirements of private practice on pre-graduate level, even if it is only on an information level. The choice of private practice could be part of a career development process. Private practice must be seen and handled as part of the profession and not as in opposition to general social work with exclusive privileges. Therefore the publication of information regarding private practice and the marketing of private practice are essential. This research study indicates that an extensive manual for social workers in private practice will facilitate the control and supervisory task of the SACSW and the SAASWIPP because uniform standards which will be set, will eliminate, to a high degree the uncertainties facing the new private practitioner. A manual for the social worker in private practice is a must and should be launched. ___________________________________________________________________