Due to a mental condition, Jonathan seems unable to feed or care for himself. His family wants to put him in a treatment facility against his will. Joanna has told her therapist that she plans to kill her husband. The therapist is contemplating breaching this confidence so that the husband can be warned. Which case involves behavior that has legal and ethical implications?

a. both Jonathan's and Joanna's cases
b. neither Jonathan's nor Joanna's case
c. Joanna's case only
d. Jonathan's case only


Answer: a. both Jonathan's and Joanna's cases

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