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Here is some sample content from Tarasoff Warning:

	POLICY: To comply with state regulations regarding warning a potential victim of violence, a psychotherapist must warn, or take other appropriate action to protect, the foreseeable victim of a patient's violent tendencies, if: A psychotherapist-patient relationship exists The psychotherapist knows or should have known that the patient is dangerous There is a foreseeable victim of the patient's violent tendencies In carrying out this duty, the psychotherapist may need to release confidential patient information. The duty to warn arises not only when a patient expresses specific threats...
Second excerpt:
	...his/her dangerous propensities. PROCEDURE: A staff member who hears a threat will report this to the Program Director or attending psychiatrist and follow-up accordingly, as well as documenting the incident in the patient's medical record. A psychotherapist defined by the law is a licensed Ph.D., RN, MFT or LCSW. Registered interns in any discipline must report the incident immediately to their supervisor who will follow through with the procedures. A certified letter must be sent to the...