Dr. Douglas is a psychiatrist. One of his patients, Robert, has been telling Dr. Douglas that he wants to kill his girlfriend, Tara. Dr. Douglas treats Robert with therapy, but does not inform the authorities or Tara. One month later, Robert kills Tara. Tara’s family wants to sue Dr. Douglas. What claims does Tara’s family have against Dr. Douglas? What elements would the family have to prove in order to recover against Dr. Douglas? What is the required proof and standard of care? What are Dr. Douglas’s defenses?
Make sure to discuss any relevant theories of law and how they apply to your fact pattern.
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