Lincoln was referred to Dr.Hughes by Student Health Services as they felt he needed more intensive treatment.Lincoln reported having been in love with a woman who broke up with him after a two-year relationship.At his most recent session, Lincoln told Dr.Hughes that he can't stand to see the woman on campus and plans to kill her.Which of the following cases is most relevant to how Dr.Hughes should proceed?

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Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California established the duty to warn or protect potential victims of violence by a patient. In this case, Lincoln has expressed an intention to harm someone and therefore, Dr. Hughes has a duty to warn the potential victim and take necessary steps to protect her.

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