Breaking down Tarasoff and our Duty to Protect
We often hear about the “Tarasoff warning” and the “duty to protect,” but what do these mean, and who was Tarasoff? In today’s episode, we’ll break down the Tarasoff rulings and how you can navigate the legal ambiguities surrounding our duty to protect.
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Published On: 04/14/2022
Duration: 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Related Articles: “Tarasoff: Making Sense of the Duty to Warn or Protect,” The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report, January/February/March 2022
Each State’s Laws Related to Tarasoff
Victoria Hendrick, MD, and Zachary Davis, BS, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
