What ethical standards apply to adults and geriatrics and why?

What ethical standards apply to adults and geriatrics and why?

What ethical standards apply to adults and geriatrics and why?

 

Dr. Belle is a licensed psychologist, who practices in the areas of adults and geriatrics. She primarily treats adults for mood and anxiety disorders. She is the only psychologist in her 50-mile radius who accepts the patient’s insurance. She has received an urgent request from a physician to see a 16-year-old girl with depression, anxiety, and self-harming behaviors. What ethical standards apply to this scenario and why?

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