In the Tarasoff Case, the Court Ruled That a Therapist

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the Tarasoff case, the court ruled that a therapist ______.

• A) has a duty to warn an intended victim if during therapy a client makes statements indicating that he or she poses a serious threat to that potential victim
• B) has a duty to contact police if during therapy a client makes statements indicating that he or she is a threat to the health and safety of others
• C) cannot disclose confidential statements made during therapy sessions, even to warn someone of a threat against them, unless the client has a previous history of violence
• Towards others
• D) cannot disclose confidential statements made during therapy sessions, even to warn someone of a threat against them

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