What does the Tarasoff duty to warn require of clinicians?

What does the Tarasoff duty to warn require of clinicians?

• A. Clinicians can disclose information only with patient consent, regardless of risk.
• B. Confidentiality is never breached in emergency situations.
• C. Clinicians have a legal and ethical obligation to warn or protect identifiable third parties if a patient poses a credible risk of harm.
• D. Tarasoff requirements apply only to hospital settings and do not involve private practice.

Answer: (C)