A nurse damages a patient's reputation by verbalizing private information about the patient to a third party. This is an example of

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Slander is defamation by verbalizing untrue or private information (gossip) to a third party. 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.

A Nurse Damages a Patient's Reputation by Verbalizing Private Information