A nurse damages a physician's reputation through false written communication without the physician's permission. This is an example of
A) libel.
B) assault.
C) battery.
D) slander.

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Libel is defamation through written communication or pictures. Assault is an unjustified attempt or threat to touch someone. Battery means to cause physical harm to someone. When a patient refuses a treatment or medication, forcing the patient to take medication could result in an assault and battery charge. Slander is defamation by verbalizing untrue or private information (gossip) to a third party.

A Nurse Damages a Physician's Reputation Through False Written Communication