Asked by Brooke McKenzie on Jun 03, 2024
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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.
Duty to Warn
A legal or ethical requirement to inform others if a person poses a credible threat of danger to themself or others.
Confidentiality
The ethical and legal duty to protect the privacy of information by not disclosing it to unauthorized individuals or parties.
- Become familiar with the rights of patients and legal considerations in psychiatric therapy.
- Uphold the tenets of ethical treatment, specifically autonomy, justice, and beneficence.
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MakaSweety SmallyJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
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.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the rights of patients and legal considerations in psychiatric therapy.
- Uphold the tenets of ethical treatment, specifically autonomy, justice, and beneficence.
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