Even priests are told that if they get a confession that someone is planning a murder, or has committed a murder - or other dangerous/harmful act against another - that the "seal of the confessional" does not apply. I disagree with the majority here - if you are aware that you have a wanted criminal in your "custody" - then I believe it is your duty as a citizen of the country - not to mention a professional - to alert the police to this. Child abusers and child abuse cases are REQUIRED BY LAW to be reported by medical professionals to police in this country. I know when my daughter broke her arm, I was subjected to the 3rd degree - as was she - by the doctors and nurses. And I didn't mind in the least, because I knew there was no abuse, and because if there HAD been - I'd have wanted them to report it. "Patient Confidentiality" regards their medical condition, IMHO - not whether they are wanted by the police.