New York S06116 imposes a duty to protect on mental health practitioners, requiring them to take reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of.

New York S06116 amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new section that imposes a duty to protect on mental health practitioners. When a patient directly communicates a threat of serious, imminent harm to themselves or others, the practitioner must take reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm. These steps may include modifying treatment, initiating hospitalization procedures, notifying the intended victim, or notifying law enforcement. The practitioner is not required to take any action that would endanger themselves or increase the danger to potential victims.

New York S06116 imposes a duty to protect on mental health practitioners, requiring them to take reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of.

New York S06116 amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new section that imposes a duty to protect on mental health practitioners. When a patient directly communicates a threat of serious, imminent harm to themselves or others, the practitioner must take reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm. These steps may include modifying treatment, initiating hospitalization procedures, notifying the intended victim, or notifying law enforcement. The practitioner is not required to take any action that would endanger themselves or increase the danger to potential victims.