A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia believes a local minister stirred evil spirits. The patient threatens to bomb a local church. The psychiatrist notifies the minister. Select the answer with the correct rationale. The psychiatrist:
a. released information without proper authorization.
b. demonstrated the duty to warn and protect.
c. violated the patient's confidentiality.
d. avoided charges of malpractice.
ANS: B
It is the health care professional's duty to warn or notify an intended victim after a threat of harm has been made. Informing a potential victim of a threat is a legal responsibility of the health care professional. It is not a violation of confidentiality.
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