The court case that gave rise to the idea that medical professionals had duties to those other than their patients was known as which of the following?

tarasoff v. regents of the university of california

us v. carroll towing co.

liebeck v. mcdonalds restaurants

washington v. moore

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 Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California

The case that indicated the responsibility of medical professionals with the care of others other than their patients was Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California. The decision indicated that in the event of a person being aware of threats to a mentally ill patient, the physician has a duty to advise the police, the possible victim and take reasonable action to protect their integrity. Hugs!