You are the Nurse Practitioner provider for a thirteen-year-old female who has b

You are the Nurse
Practitioner provider for a thirteen-year-old female who has been struggling
with depression and cutting herself. She has a history of mental and
sexual abuse by an older brother, alcohol and prescription pain pill use/abuse,
and an eating disorder. Her mother brought her in to see you six months
ago and you have been treating her regularly since. She also sees a
counselor weekly. What ethical and legal issues may you have encountered
so far with this patient? Describe your initial visit, workup, and plan of care.
What is her likely current status and what are your plans for her future? How
much is mom allowed to be involved in this care?
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