The Case That Established the Legal Basis for a Therapist's

question 32

Multiple Choice

The case that established the legal basis for a therapist's duty to warn was the ______.

• A) Jones case
• B) Tarasoff case
• C) Durham case
• D) M'Naghten case

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Definitions:

Public Policy

A system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives.

Breach Of Warranty

The failure to fulfill the terms of a promise or guarantee made about the quality or durability of a product or service.

Strict Liability In Tort

A legal doctrine that holds an individual or entity liable for damages and loss, regardless of fault, in certain types of hazardous activities.

Defective Product

An item that is flawed or faulty in manufacturing or design, making it unsafe or unfit for its intended use.