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Code Of Ethics Case Study: Tarassof V. Regents

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The case at hand is of similar nature; Bruce assumes a special relationship once he started offering counseling services to Martha. Further, his client revealed information that poses a threat to the life of another person (her husband). As a result, the whole scenario changed and he is faced with a conflict of his ethical duties and law. In light of this, his decision should be informed by both the Code of Ethics and the law. As discussed earlier the code of ethics clearly guides him on what to do. Also, the law under Evidence Code Section 1014 provides that such confidentiality may be disqualified if there is foreseeable harm on the person of the client or any other person or property. Therefore, the disclosure is necessary (Tarassof v. Regents

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