In Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, the patient told his therapist that he intended to kill a particular person, and subsequently did so. In a suit by the parents of the victim, what did the state court hold? a. The therapist may not disclose confidential information regardless of the circumstances. O b. The therapist had a duty to take reasonable steps for protection of the intended victim, even though it would have required disclosure of confidential information. c. The therapist cannot, in any circumstances, disclosure of confidential information even though it would have protected the intended victim. Od. The actions of the therapist must be evaluated under the federal HIPPA privacy rule. Question 27 of 50 5