Which of the following is a matter of public, not private, law?
A) Wrongful acts against another party
B) Invasion of a patient's privacy
C) Assault and battery on a patient
D) Licensing of a home health agency
D
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Public law governs relationships between private parties and the government; it includes the requirements for being licensed as a home health agency. Private law governs relationships between individuals and organizations and includes such wrongful acts against another party as invasion of privacy and assault and battery.
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