What is meant by a “duty to warn” and a “duty to protect”? And to whom does it pertain?

What will be an ideal response?


Duty to warn pertains to the requirement that a therapist who knows a patient is a serious danger to someone must warn that person. This was later changed to duty to protect, which does not require directly contacting the potential victim. However, the therapist must take steps to protect the individual from
potential harm.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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