Jay has recently told his therapist that he is having violent thoughts. According to the Tarasoff decision, the therapist has the duty to warn Ja * y' * s family and place of employment that Jay is a potential threat. True False
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The Tarasoff decision, specifically Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1976), established that mental health professionals have a duty to protect individuals who may be harmed by a patient, rather than a duty to protect confidentiality. This Show more…
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