NREMT Paramedic

Answer: A - Writing derogatory hypotheticals about a patient on his chart 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 and sticking to known facts. The medical record should be accurate and confidential. Never write anything that can be construed as libel in a patient’s chart.