Slander is an illegal and unethical act and is defined as:

A. failing to obtain informed consent.
B. violating patient confidentiality.
C. making derogatory remarks about someone.
D. writing defamatory words.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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