0000028341 00000 n On October 27, 1969, Poddar confronted Tatiana Tarasoff at her home. Here’s why: 1) a person could never go to therapy and commit a crime, the victim would be unlikely to know, 2) a person goes to therapy aware of the rules of confidentitality and still discloses harming another, the therapist reports it and the victim is notified. Tarasoff’s parents sued Dr. Moore and the university, arguing that they should have been warned of the threat. He was a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at UC-Berkeley’s Cowell Memorial Hospital. 0000016104 00000 n 0000001047 00000 n However, this case presented a very real threat, Poddar discussed methods to kill Tatiana. As Bersoff points out, therapists cannot predict actual risk of violence and there is no way to be certain that violence would occur if they fail to act. Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff on October 27, 1969. 0000016081 00000 n He sought treatment from Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at Berkeley’s Cowell Memorial Hospital.In his seventh and final therapy session, Poddar tol… Prosenjit Poddar, a University of California graduate student, developed an infatuation with Tatiana Tarasoff, a woman he met at a dance class. Prosenjit Poddar was a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at UC Berkeley's Cowell Memorial Hospital in 1969. 0000012564 00000 n On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. Poddar confided his intent to kill Tarasoff. An attempt may still be made by the perp but if unsuccessful the perp can at least be held responsible for the attempt sparing the victim. I also feel that the therapist did exactly what they were supposed to do in the Tarasoff case. Otherwise, therapists might face a wrongful death suit for not acting in time. 0000005963 00000 n 1969 murder case of a university student named Tatiana Tarasoff. After much convincing, Poddar sought help from a psychologist on campus, Dr. Lawrence Moore. Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California. If we can involuntarily commit a patient who has suicidal ideation with plans to kill themselves, why wouldn't we take a threat to human life seriously in any case? Tarasof 3 During the summer of 1969, Tarasoff went on vacation to Brazil, and at this time, Poddar was already seeing the campus psychologist. Psilocybin 2.0 – Why Do We Have Reason to Believe? 0000020233 00000 n During a counseling session in August of 1969, Mr. Poddar disclosed to his psychologist, Dr. Lawrence Moore, that he was going to kill Ms. Tarasoff. Police then interviewed Poddar in an apartment that he shared with a roommate (who happened to be Tatiana Tarasoff's brother). Despite attempting to plead guilty to manslaughter, Prosenjit Poddar went on trial for first-degree murder and was found guilty of second-degree murder instead. In this case, it was argued that in October 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff after expressing his intention to execute his plan to his therapist, Dr. Lawrence Moore, who was an employee of the University of California. Simply telling a potentially violent patient that threats are taken seriously and that the therapist is willing to make that extra effort to defuse the risk of violence can make a difference. A távozása után Poddar egy kicsit jobban lett, és egy baráti kérésnek eleget téve pszichológiai segítséget kért. Security wasn't bound by confidentiality, they could have told the woman in question themselves. While Bersoff does not suggest that potentially violent patients should be allowed to endanger the public, he does argue that breaching confidentiality should only be done as a last resort. Prosenjit Poddar was a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at UC Berkeley's Cowell Memorial Hospital in 1969. He was referred to Dr. Lawrence Moore. 0000017860 00000 n Rptr. Now both have an opportunity to be helped. *fn1 Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of California at Berkeley. Tatiana’s parents brought the action in this case. 0000010369 00000 n Although the intended victim was not named directly, Tarasoff was easily identified. Society can be as well depending on the situation, but thats not what we focus on unless there is reasonable belief that we should. The plaintiffs further argued that Dr. Moore warned police of Poddar's intentions, but Poddar was released after a brief detention by the police. Mental health treatments are so hit or miss that there is no way to know if Poddar would have benefited from continued treatment, especially given the timeframe 1960's. Does a Tarasoff warning only apply when a patients threatens death or serious injury? Dr. Lawrence Moore, a UC Berkeley's Cowell Memorial Hospital pszichológusa dolgozott vele 1969-ben. During the summer of 1969, Tarasoff went to South America. Dr. Moore became alarmed when Poddar said he intended to kill Tanya upon her return to … •Dr Lawrence Moore & Dr Harvey Powelson. Poddar sees Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at Berkeley, to whom he confides his intention to murder Ms. Tarasoff. On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. When he told Moore that he wanted to get a gun and kill Tarasoff, Moore sent a letter to campus police who interviewed Podder … Patients then have to decide whether to continue with treatment, despite having no guarantee that what they say might lead to the police being called or a victim receiving a warning. The campus police interviewed Mr. Poddar but released him shortly after. -��A�� ��R!��`u�^>���玆����B����ljF_Tt(. 1969 murder case of a university student named Tatiana Tarasoff. On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. On June 5, 1969, Poddar sought and received emergency psychological treatment from Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of California at Berkeley. 14 July 1, 1976 TOBRINER, JUSTICE. Facts: The case before the Court on appeal involves the 1969 killing of Tatiana Tarasoff by Prosenjit Poddar, a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore. The case originated at the superior court of Alameda county.… Dr. Moore requested that the campus police detain Poddar, writing that, in his opinion, Poddar was suffering from … During the summer of 1969, Tarasoff went to South America. 0000012587 00000 n Tarasoff told him she was involved with other men and not interested. 3 Simple Questions Screen for Common Personality Disorders, How to Negotiate Sex in Your Relationship. Dr. Moore notified the campus police and requested that they bring Mr. Poddar to a nearby hospital to initiate an involuntary examination. If I miscalculate and a person ends up harmed, whether that be the client or perpetuated by the client, then I could be involved in a wrongful death suit. Why are so many people drawn to conspiracy theories in times of crisis? The client may stop attending therapy but the victim has a chance to secure safety precautions. 146 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 148 /H [ 1047 925 ] /L 309570 /E 32366 /N 31 /T 306531 >> endobj xref 146 31 0000000016 00000 n He was referred to Dr. Lawrence Moore. I agree that violating patient-client confidentiality does pose a threat to establishing future treatment options however where do we draw the line? 0000013703 00000 n In this case, it was argued that in October 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff after expressing his intention to execute his plan to his therapist, Dr. Lawrence Moore, who was an employee of the University of California. After this stunning statement of the patient, Dr. Moore demanded that the campus police detain Poddar. During this time, Poddar began outpatient treatment and was subsequently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by a psychologist at Berkley, Dr. Lawrence Moore. 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If a client says they didn't mean what they said in the way it was taken and I breach confidentiality, I can be sued for malpractice and the treatment is fruitless. Having been spurned by Ms. Tarasoff, Poddar experienced an emotional crisis and sought the services of the University Counseling Services. Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. Tarasoff’s parents filed a lawsuit against Dr. Moore and employees at the University alleging that Poddar had confided his intention to kill Tarasoff, Additionally Dr. Moore nor his associates failed to warn the Tarasoff family of the imminent threat against Tatiana. To ignore a threat to human life because you chat with someone 45 minutes once a week is ridiculous. Speaking as a forensic psychologist, this is an extremely difficult decision to make even for someone with the necessary training. You be the judge. 14(1976)) ... Dr. Lawrence Moore, who did not not advise her, nor her parents, that her life had been threatened. Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of California at Berkeley. Poddar confided to Lawrence Moore, a staff psychologist at Cowell, that he was going to kill an unnamed girl when she returned from Brazil. Despite the controversy over the circumstances for breaching confidentiality, Tarasoff laws have been adopted across many U.S. states and have guided similar legislation in countries around the world. Sein Therapeut, Dr. Lawrence Moore, wurde besorgt, als sein Patient seine Absicht bekannte, Tarasoff zu töten (er nannte sie nie in den Sitzungen, aber die Identifizierung von Tarasoff war nicht schwierig). A letter was sent to the campus authorities, and Poddar was questioned but denied stating he wanted to kill his ex-girlfriend and assured the police he would stay away from her. The suit stated that the defendants should have warned Tarasoff directly about the death threats which might have saved her life. Bersoff also pointed out that warning Poddar that his threats would be reported to the police made him terminate his therapy sessions and left him more isolated than ever. Moore and Powelson defended their actions on the grounds of their duty to their patient over a private third party and the trial court agreed with them. There are numerous inaccuracies referred to in this article. If the psychologist had accepted the view of absolute, inviolate confidentiality, he might have been able to have kept Poddar in treatment, saved the life of Tatiana Tarasoff, and With the recommendation of Dr. Moore, the campus police briefly detained Poddar, but released him when he appeared rational and promised to stay away from Tatiana. The patient says he is going to go home tonight and punch his wife in the jaw. The welfare of the public should come first, the client second. 0000020210 00000 n Poddar confided his intent to kill Tarasoff. The court decision based the concept of a "special relationship" between therapist and patient on the responsibility that physicians have in protecting society from dangerous patients (such as a violent patient escaping from a psychiatric hospital). Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California Anna Schulz HCM 388 Legal Aspects of Healthcare November 27th, 2012 The parties involved in this California case are Tarasoff the plaintiff, and Regents of University of California, the defendant. I was going to make similar points that you made in your response. 0000002269 00000 n TARASOFF V. REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. 0000008168 00000 n Confidentiality is one of the pillars of therapy and is insanely important to upkeep; the special relationship between a client and their therapist is built upon trust. 0000031049 00000 n Breaching confidentiality is a serious matter and can severely undermine the trust that patients have in their therapists. Therapeutic counseling still had a long ways to go and still has a long way to go, as do most forms of medical treatments. Having been spurned by Ms. Tarasoff, Poddar experienced an emotional crisis and sought the services of the University Counseling Services. Should a threat to property be treated in the same way as a death threat? Poddar believed that they had a serious relationship, but Tatyana stated that she did not intend to enter into a close relationship with him. Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist. On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. 20] [551 P.2d 340] rational. In that case, Prosinjit Podder, a graduate student at Berkeley, fell in love with Tatiana Tarasoff. It was then that Poddar confessed to the psychologist Moore that he intended to kill Tatyana. TARASOFF V. REGENTS . The authorities who frankly had more of a chance of saving her than anyone else did in my opinion. They allege that on Moore's request, the campus police briefly detained Poddar, but released him when he appeared [131 Cal.Rptr. Shortly after Poddar's release, Tatiana Tarasoff's parents launched a civil suit against the therapists and the University of California, Berkeley. 0000010346 00000 n 1 Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of California at Berkeley. After this ultimatum, Poddar stopped attending treatment and Moore was left with the question of what to do next. Poddar had expressed with his therapist Dr. Lawrence Moore his intention of committing the act. Dear Dr. Moore: Thank you for your letter. If you are so convinced of your abilities in the field, ignore the Tarasoff warning and take your chances in court. Dr. Moore was a psychologist … His therapist, Dr. Lawrence Moore, became concerned when his patient confessed his intention of killing Tarasoff (he never actually named her in the sessions, but identifying Tarasoff wasn't difficult). Prosenjit Poddar comes to the University of California at Berkeley from India as a graduate student, where he meets Tatiana Tarasoff. On June 5, 1969, Poddar sought and received emergency psychological treatment from Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at … A parent can confide to the therapist that they are harming their children and the therapist is required to report and secure the child if the child is present. Speaking of Ethics: When Tarasoff Meets Rule 1.6. Concerned, Dr. Moore consulted his psychiatric supervisor, Dr. Harvey Powelson, who advised notifying the police. Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of California at Berkeley. Unpacking the “Fast Development = Risky Vaccine” Intuition. VITALY TARASOFF ET AL. to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of California at Berkeley. After several sessions, he informed Dr. Moore that he planned to kill an unnamed girl, who was readily iden- tifiable as Tatiana. In the decades following the Tarasoff decision, 33 U.S. states have passed Tarasoff laws while another 11 have left the issue up to the discretion of the therapist. 0000005986 00000 n Dr. Moore requested that the campus police detain Poddar, writing that, in his opinion, Poddar was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, acute and severe. Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, own comments after the Tarasoff decision was handed down, late to the game but here's my 2 cents nonetheless, My Therapist Shared My Secrets, and Other Horror Stories, Mental Health Experts Advise Duties to Warn and to Protect, The Limits of Trump's and Your Own Medical Confidentiality, The patient says he is going to go home tonight and stab his wife in the arm. (Tarasoff v. Regents, 17 Cal. 3d 425, 551 P.2d 334, 131 Cal. 0000003679 00000 n Poddar became depressed, neglecting his studies and health, speaking disjointedly and often weeping. The two briefly dated, but after Tarasoff rejected him in favor of other men, Poddar became extremely depressed and began stalking Tarasoff. «339»On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff.1Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at … The patient says he is going to go home tonight and just cut off the tip of her pinky (on the non-dominant hand). Perhaps more importantly, Tarasoff laws turn therapists into agents of the state who are obliged to report on anything that might potentially lead to a crime happening. During therapy, Poddar confided that … In this case, it was argued that in October 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff after expressing his intention to execute his plan to his therapist, Dr. Lawrence Moore, who was an employee of the University of California. Feeling the Holiday Blues Due to COVID? Despite his promise, Prosenjit Poddar continued the stalking behaviour. On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. His therapist, Dr. Lawrence Moore, became concerned when his patient confessed his intention of killing Tarasoff (he never actually named her in the sessions, but identifying Tarasoff … Actually, they had absolutely different ideas about the relationship. After consulting with his psychiatrist supervisor, Dr. Harvey Powelson, they wrote a letter to campus police advising them of the death threats. 0000020257 00000 n She met a fellow graduate student and began dating but then they fell apart and he became obsessed with her, thus began counseling sessions at the medical center. 0000003371 00000 n Dr. Moore requested that the campus police detain Poddar, writing that, in his opinion, Poddar was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, acute and severe. If a therapist decides to breach confidentiality, he or she might face a malpractice complaint from an outraged patient insisting that the threat was never serious. On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. Guided by the court decision, the state of California later passed a law stating that all therapists have a duty to protect intended victims by either warning victims directly, notifying law enforcement directly, or taking whatever other steps to prevent harm might be needed. After her departure Poddar began to improve and at the suggestion of a friend sought psychological assistance. March 8, 2014 . Get the help you need from a therapist near you–a FREE service from Psychology Today. 14 July 1, 1976TOBRINER, JUSTICE.«339» On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. Without it, therapy is useless and ineffective. 3d 425; 551 P.2d 334; 131 Cal. When she stated that she wanted to date other men, Podder went to counseling at the University Health Service and is treated by psychologist, Dr. Lawrence Moore. During one of his sessions with the psychologist, he admitted to wanting to kill her. But is the Tarasoff decision needed to protect life? SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA 17 Cal. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. 0000020187 00000 n At the pleadings of his friends, Poddar sought help from Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at UC Berkeley’s Cowell Memorial Hospital. Prosenjit Poddar was a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore, apsychologist at UC Berkeley's Cowell Memorial Hospital in 1969. The client's best interest is always the priority in treatment. Asked if he is going to kill her, he responds, “No, I just want her to bleed a bit.”. It was during one of the treatment sessions, Poddar that discussed his intention to harm an unidentified female. By Saul Jay Singer. Even in cases where the threat of violence is imminent, therapists can encourage patients to seek immediate hospitalization as a voluntary patient or otherwise persuade them to see a psychiatrist for medication. In fact, the “duty to warn” was the direct outcome of Tarasoff’s savage murder in Berkeley, California in 1968. The plaintiffs further argued that Dr. Moore warned police of Poddar's intentions, but Poddar was released after a brief detention by the police. Tarasoff’s parents argued that Dr. Moore violated the professional standards by neither warning them of a patient considered to be dangerous, nor detaining a patient considered to be dangerous. Plan a Future Trip! It was during one of the treatment sessions, Poddar that discussed his intention to harm an unidentified female. 0000031071 00000 n Poddar confided his intent to kill Tarasoff. It requires having access to information that many therapists might not have, i.e., criminal history or records from previous therapists. 14 July 1, 1976TOBRINER, JUSTICE.«339» On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. During this time, Poddar began outpatient treatment and was subsequently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by a psychologist at Berkley, Dr. Lawrence Moore. Poddar confided that he planned to kill Tarasoff. Doctor advised patient to cut off communication with, and stay away from Tarasoff, and that if the death … The origins of the Tarasoff rule. This all aggravated Poddar, and he went to see Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed at the university’s medical center. They consulted with another professional, they actually did breach confidentiality, and authorities were alerted to this danger. Dr.Moore determined Poddar would harm or kill Totiana when she returns from vacation. His emotional state continued to deteriorate and he was eventually recommended by a friend to visit the campus psychologist, Dr. Lawrence Moore. Poddar … Poddar confessed to Moore that he intended to kill Tatiana. While they went on several dates, they soon disagreed on the seriousness of their relationship and Poddar became obsessed with her. As Bersoff notes in concluding his article, therapists walk a thin line between protecting confidentiality and protecting the potential victim. 1969 nyarán Tarasoff Dél-Amerikába utazott. The patient says he is going to go home tonight and scream at his wife until she cries. Rptr. Poddar confided his intent to kill Tarasoff. Poddar confided his intent to kill Tarasoff. Prosenjit Poddar was a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at UC Berkeley’s Cowell Memorial Hospital in 1969. Duty to Warn Therapists protested that a therapist could reliably predict violent acts of clients and against confidentiality. Rptr. They believed Poddar should be admitted so they reached out to the police. Therapists are also obliged to weigh every threatening statement made in treatment to decide whether it is a genuine threat or just a fantasy that would never be carried out. On October 27, 1969, Poddar confronted Tatiana in her home and murdered her. https://www.berkeleyside.com/2014/01/26/remembering-lawrence-earle-moore Bersoff also suggested the following scenarios: When presented to his students or colleagues, Bersoff reported that he often received varied responses on how the Tarasoff law should be applied in these different situations. Although the intended victim was not named directly, Tarasoff was easily identified. Here in Ontario, where I practice, there is no formal Tarasoff law, but therapists are encouraged to "err on the side of life" in potentially life-threatening situations. 1 Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Moore grew concerned when Poddar expressed desire and intention of killing Tarasoff and believed he was suffering from acute and severe paranoid schizophrenia. It also means that therapists have to advise patients as soon as treatment begins about the limits of confidentiality. After her departure, Poddar began to improve and at the suggestion of a friend sought psychological assistance. In 1969, Poddar became a patient of a psychologist named Dr. Lawrence Moore at UC Berkeley's Cowell Memorial Hospital. Figure 5: Cowell Memorial Hospital trailer << /Size 177 /Info 138 0 R /Root 147 0 R /Prev 306520 /ID[<1f401a1a916fd760f10eab16bcb15e54>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 147 0 obj << /Pages 144 0 R /Type /Catalog /Metadata 145 0 R >> endobj 175 0 obj << /S 1109 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 176 0 R >> stream 0000001950 00000 n 5 . Dr. Moore requested that the campus police detain Poddar, writing that, in his opinion, Poddar was suffering from … This vacated Tarasoff I Duty to Protect A therapist can determine that if a threat exists they need to take action; -Hospitalization -Warning Others -Ext. In ruling on the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, the court determined that the need for therapists to protect the public was more important that protecting client-therapist confidentiality. He was a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at UC-Berkeley’s Cowell Memorial Hospital. Moore contacts the police and, characterizing Poddar as a para-noid schizophrenic, opines that his client should be committed as a dangerous per-son. FIRAC: TARASOFF V. REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIF. RUNNING HEAD: FIRAC . Dr. Moore requested that the campus police detain Poddar, writing that, in his opinion, Poddar was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, acute and severe. 1969 nyarán Tarasoff Dél-Amerikába utazott. *fn1 Plaintiffs, Tatiana's parents, allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at … It was alleged that Dr. Moore had warned campus police of Poddar’s intentions, and that the police had briefly detained him, but then released him (Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California, 1976). Tatiana's parents claimed that two months earlier Poddar had confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist employed by the University of California at Berkeley. Although the trial court dismissed the case on the grounds that a doctor’s duty was to his or her client, rather than any third party, it was appealed. 1 Plaintiffs, Tatianas parents,allege that two months earlier Poddar confided his intention to kill Tatiana to Dr. Lawrence Moore,a psychologist employed by the Cowell Memorial Hospital at the University of … After that, Tarasoff was unresponsive to Poddar’s advances and dated other men. During this time Poddar sought professional help with psychologist Dr. Lawrence Moore at a campus mental health clinic. In the case of Prosenjit Poddar, he had no actual history of violence and the therapists already took that precaution of warning campus police. 0000003656 00000 n What if the patient threatened to destroy someone's house or car? Even the kind of violence that the patient might engage in is often hard to judge. Given the history between Poddar and Tatiana, that “unnamed girl” was identifiable as Tatiana. There have been later cases which have modified many of the conditions of the Tarasoff decision and therapists are usually urged to seek legal advice before breaching patient confidentiality due to the complicated legal picture involved. 0000008145 00000 n Podder became enamored with Tatiana Tarasoff and was confused and enraged when she rejected his advances. Prosenjit Poddar was a patient of Dr. Lawrence Moore, a psychologist at UC Berkeley's Cowell Memorial Hospital in 1969. Tarasoff VS Regents of the University of California On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. Rptr. Facts: On October 27, 1969, Prosenjit Poddar killed Tatiana Tarasoff. During this time, Poddar began outpatient treatment and was subsequently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by a psychologist at Berkley, Dr. Lawrence Moore. As Bersoff pointed out, one of the major problems with the Tarasoff decision is that it requires therapists to decide how the seriousness of the threat being made. 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