Due to a mental condition, Jonathan seems unable to feed or care for himself. His family wants to put him in a treatment facility against his will. Joanna has told her therapist that she plans to kill her husband. The therapist is contemplating breaching this confidence so that the husband can be warned. Which case involves behavior that has legal and ethical implications?

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Both cases involve behavior with legal and ethical implications. Jonathan's case involves the ethical and legal considerations of involuntary commitment for someone unable to care for themselves. Joanna's case involves the duty to warn, where a therapist may need to breach confidentiality to prevent harm to others.

Due to a Mental Condition, Jonathan Seems Unable to Feed