In the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of Cali…
In the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, after determining that his patient posed a serious threat of violence towards a foreseeable victim, did Dr. Moore (Poddar’s therapist) have a duty to protect Tarasoff by warning her (or others likely to tell her) of that danger? Be sure that your answer includes the following: Clearly state what confidentiality is. According to the Majority Opinion, when is a physician obligated to breach confidentiality and why (i.e., what are the criteria for breaching confidentiality)? According to the Dissenting Opinion, why should confidentiality never be breached (i.e.,what are the three reasons confidentiality should be maintained)?
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