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Originally Posted by AtreyuFreak
I have my own question: If you told someone (say, perhaps a nurse you work with, NOT a therapist) with whom you have no confidentiality agreement, but with whom there is also no duty to inform...can they still get you sent to the ER? Legally?
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As an RN, I can tell you that "legally" a Nurse has a duty to act if someone discloses that they are suicidal and might possibly hurt themselves. Regardless of whether there was a treatment contract or not, that Nurse would still be liable for not reporting if something were to happen to you. Nurses are mandated reporters when it comes to things like sui, abuse, etc., so yes, they can still call 911 and have the police or EMTs come and if they deem it necessary (they feel you are a danger to yourself or others) they can take you in, legally.