Which of the following is an example of whistleblowing? Select all that apply.
A) Reporting fraudulent billing practices
B) Reporting patient's health status against the patient's wishes
C) Reporting unsafe work practices
D) Reporting a coworker for working under the influence of drugs

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Reporting a patient's health status against the patient's wishes is a breach of patient confidentiality.Whistleblowing is identifying incompetent,unethical,or illegal situations or actions of others in the workplace and reporting to someone who may be in a position to rectify the situation.Fraudulent billing practices are illegal and unethical; unsafe work practices are unethical and illegal; and a coworker under the influence of drugs is a risk to patients,as well as acting in an illegal and unethical manner.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Whistleblowing? Select