In medical law and medical ethics, the<unk>  is the responsibility of a mental health professional to<unk>  patients and others from foreseeable harm. If a client makes statements that suggest suicidal or homicidal ideation, the clinician has the responsibility to take steps to warn potential victims, and if necessary, initiate involuntary commitment. The majority of people have, at some stage, had thoughts about killing someone.
Duty to protect
Comstock laws
Public security
Admitting privileges
Certificate of medical necessity
Guaranteed issue
Biobank ethics
Anthem medical data breach