NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - EMS Operations

Richard has informed the nurses on duty and written in a patient’s chart that the patient that has just arrived is homeless and homosexual and therefore most likely is HIV Positive and a Meth addict. What act is Richard committing?
  1. Libel
  2. Slander
  3. Defamation of character
  4. Misfeasance
Explanation
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.
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