A client preparing for discharge from an inpatient unit asks a nurse which psychiatrist she would recommend to use for follow-up as an outpatient.The nurse responds,"There are several good physicians on your list.Make sure you do not use Dr.Smith.I have heard some terrible things about his methods of treatment." This is an example of which type of potential liability?

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Slander is verbal defamation,which is false communication,and can result in harm to the psychiatrist's practice.Libel is written defamation,and assault is threat of bodily harm.Invasion of privacy pertains to confidential information and is not pertinent in this case.

A Client Preparing for Discharge from an Inpatient Unit Asks