A patient with paranoid schizophrenia believes evil spirits are being summoned by a local minister and verbally threatens to bomb a local church.The psychiatrist notifies the minister.The psychiatrist has:

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The duty of a health care professional is to warn or notify an intended victim after a threat of harm has been made.Informing a potential victim of a threat is a legal responsibility of the health care professional and not considered a violation of confidentiality.

A Patient with Paranoid Schizophrenia Believes Evil Spirits Are Being