A patient claims that family members had access to his medical record and believes that he has had a breach of confidentiality. This breach would be considered a part of:
1. Invasion of privacy
2. Assault
3. Battery
4. Defamation of character
Invasion of privacy
Rationale: An example of a breach of confidentiality is the invasion of privacy that is considered a quasi-intentional tort. Assault and battery are examples of intentional torts. Defamation of character is a quasi-intentional tort with the intention of harming another person's reputation.
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