A written violation of a patient's right to privacy that may result in a charge of defamation of character being filed against a health care provider is termed _________________.

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Libel refers to a written defamation, which is a false statement that can harm a person's reputation. In the context of healthcare, if a provider writes something untrue about a patient, it could be considered libel.

A Written Violation of a Patient's Right to Privacy That