Two nurses talking about a patient's condition in the cafeteria could lead to allegations of
a. slander. c. invasion of privacy.
b. libel. d. defamation.
C
Talking in an unrestricted area that reveals confidential information without authorization may support an allegation of a failure to preserve patient privacy. Slander is defined as making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation. Libel is defined as publishing false statements that are damaging to a person's reputation. Defamation is defined as false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another. This can be caused by either slander or libel.
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