Dr. Collins is a forensic psychologist but he does not have any experience assessing or treating children. An attorney that he has worked with before asks him to assist with a case involving an 8 year-old girl. She is alleging that a man in her neighborhood molested her. Dr. Collins decides to decline this case because

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Dr. Collins does not have experience assessing or treating children, and therefore, the case is outside his scope of practice. It is important for professionals to work within the boundaries of their expertise to uphold ethical standards and provide appropriate care to clients. Choosing to decline the case in this situation is the responsible and ethical decision.

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