Medical Record Documentation Is a Primary Source of Which Quasi-Intentional

question 11

Multiple Choice

Medical record documentation is a primary source of which quasi-intentional tort?

• A) Defamation of character
• B) Invasion of privacy
• C) Breach of confidentiality
• D) Negligence

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Definitions:

Pituitary

A small gland at the base of the brain, important for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and other essential functions.

Oxytocin

A hormone that plays roles in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.

Nursing

The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm.