An incident in which medical and/or personal information about a patient is unlawfully given to others is classified as:
breach of confidentiality
negligence
assault
invasion of privacy
breach of confidentiality
Rationale: It is the healthcare worker's duty to maintain confidentiality of a patient's private information that is personal and medical.
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a. True b. False
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