Duty to Warm

Question 1

Under what circumstances (three conditions) has a Tarasof Duty begun?

Answer 1

1. communication directly to therapist - must be from patient or fam member close to patient
2. identifiable victim (reasonable)
3. imminent threat to #2

Question 2

What was result of Ewing v. Goldstein 2004 court decision?

Answer 2

Patient communication 1 of 3 Tarasoff requirement is considered good if communication happens from close family member

Question 3

What is Evidence code 1024?

Answer 3

Allows psych. to share clt info in a legal preceding to prevent danger of self, others, property

Question 4

What is a critical component of Evidence code 1024?

Answer 4

Exception to privilege (need to share confidential information) in a legal proceeding to prevent danger of self, others, property

Question 5

What is difference between og Tarasoff ruling and Tarasoff statute?

Answer 5

1. Th. must protect intended victims
2. th. are limited w communication - must hear clt directly of intent to harm and identify victims -> duty to protect

Question 6

what are consequences of failing to report a tarasoff?

Answer 6

civil liability