The psychiatrist is treating a 34-year-old patient with symptoms of anxiety and a history of cocaine abuse. The patient has brought suit against her current employer for harassment at work and has entered her anxiety disorder as evidence of damage. The psychiatrist is obliged to inform the patient that , if subpoenaed, the psychiatrist:
a. Cannot testify because it is breach of confidentiality.
b. Cannot testify because the psychiatrist is not the court-appointed expert.
c. Will only have to testify about the patient's anxiety symptoms.
d. May have to testify about all of the patient's psychiatric problems
e. Will no longer be able to provide treatment to the patient.
Ans: d. May have to testify about all of the patient's psychiatric problems
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