A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia believes evil spirits are being summoned by a local minister and verbally threatens to bomb a local church. The psychiatrist notifies the minister. The psychiatrist has:
a. released information without proper authorization.
b. demonstrated the duty to warn and protect.
c. violated the patients confidentiality.
d. avoided charges of malpractice.
Ans: b. demonstrated the duty to warn and protect.
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