To succeed in a malpractice claim, the plaintiff needs to show that a breach of duty did exist in which:
A. the practitioner failed to foresee the client's intention to commit suicide despite warning signs that the client was decompensating and/or the practitioner failed to provide the appropriate standard of care.
B. the client failed to get better in spite of reasonable care.
C. there was no professional relationship between therapist and client.
D. the client was explained informed consent in detail and the therapist practiced within his or her scope of capacity.
Answer: A
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