The 1976 Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California decision established

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The 1976 Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California decision established the "duty to warn," which required mental health professionals to warn potential victims if their patients pose a credible threat of violence. This ruling prioritized public safety over patient privacy. It did not establish privacy protections for the mentally ill, nor did it specifically address the "least restrictive" setting for treatment.

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