During the middle of a psychotherapy appointment, Jason confesses to Dr. Hill that he is going to kill his girlfriend because she is talking about breaking up. "If I can't have her,
Nobody can have her," Jason angrily stated. According to ______, Dr. Hill must ______.

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Tarasoff v. Regents of the Regents of the University of California established the duty to warn or protect potential victims when a therapist becomes aware of an imminent danger. In this scenario, Jason's statement about killing his girlfriend represents a clear and present danger. Therefore, Dr. Hill must breach confidentiality to warn Jason's girlfriend about the threat to her life.

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