Moral dilemma Number 3 : The Principle of Psychiatric Confidentiality?!
Question: You are a psychiatrist and your patient has just confided to you that he intends to kill a
woman. You're inclined to dismiss the threat as idle, but you aren't sure. Should you
report the threat to the police and the woman or should you remain silent as the
principle of confidentiality between psychiatrist and patient demands? Should there be a
law that compels you to report such threats?
Answers: You are a psychiatrist and your patient has just confided to you that he intends to kill a
woman. You're inclined to dismiss the threat as idle, but you aren't sure. Should you
report the threat to the police and the woman or should you remain silent as the
principle of confidentiality between psychiatrist and patient demands? Should there be a
law that compels you to report such threats?
I believe the man would be sectioned under the mental health act if he came out with threats like that, its more than obvious that he has mental issues.
Thank you for the points, appreciated. Report It
* You must be logged into Answers to add comments. Sign in or Register.