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HeyBub[_3_]

zzzzzzzzzz wrote:

AIUI, in the Aurora case, the shrink *did* report the threat. It was
never stated that she(?) illegally disclosed patient information,
though.

When a mental health professional receives a credible threat that a life is
in jeopardy, either a suicide by the client or a homicide involving others:

a. The mental health professional MUST report same to the proper
authorities,
b. At the instant the threat takes place, by law, all patient
confidentiality vanishes.