A visitor from a room parallel to a pediatric patient asks the nurse what illness the patient has. The nurse answered based on the nurse’s knowledge that to discuss a patient’s case with someone not directly involved with that patient is an example of:
  1. Libel
  2. Negligence
  3. Breach of confidentiality
  4. Defamation of character
Explanation
Answer - C - The nurse answered based on the nurse’s knowledge that to discuss a patient’s case with someone not directly involved with that patient is an example of breach of confidentiality. Releasing of any information to an unauthorized person or gossiping about a patient’s activities constitutes a breach of confidentiality and an invasion of privacy.
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