The frequency of referrals for psychological/psychiatric assessment of violence is anticipated to decrease greatly due to which of the following Canadian Supreme Court decisions?

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The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Smith v. Jones established that there are circumstances under which the confidentiality of patient information can be breached, specifically if there is an imminent risk of serious harm to an identifiable person or group of persons. This decision could lead to a decrease in referrals for psychological/psychiatric assessment of violence as professionals may feel more empowered to act on their concerns directly, rather than referring the individual for further assessment, due to the legal backing to breach confidentiality in cases where there's a risk of violence.

The Frequency of Referrals for Psychological/psychiatric Assessment of Violence Is