Tarasoff case

The Tarasoff case refers to a legal decision following the tragic murder of Tatiana Tarasoff in 1968 by a man who had confided his intentions to a therapist. The California Supreme Court ruled that mental health professionals have a duty to warn potential victims if a client poses a serious threat to others. This case established the principle of "duty to warn," influencing how therapists approach confidentiality when a client's actions could harm someone else, balancing patient privacy with public safety concerns.