Ethics and the ProfessionsNotesThis is not a substitute for coming to class Richard Lee
Philosophy 3103Copyright © 2007, Richard Lee Autumn 2007
 

The Tarasoff Case

  1. Moore is Poddar's Psychologist
  2. Poddar tells Moore that he intends to kill Tarasoff
  3. Moore informs campus police of Poddar's intent
  4. Campus police pick up Poddar for questioning and release him
  5. Moore informs his supervisor, Powelson, of the situation, asking what he should do.
  6. Powelson instructs Moore not to pursue the matter.
  7. Poddar kills Tarasoff.

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