NREMT Advanced EMT Practice Test #3

Answer - A - Stating hypothetical information about a patient is libel. Libel is the act of injuring a person’s character, name, or reputation by false or malicious writings. Allegations of libel can be avoided by respecting the patient’s confidentiality. The medical record should be accurate and confidential: slang and labels should be avoided. Never write anything that can be construed as libel in a patient’s chart.