A Defamatory Communication That Is Spoken or Oral Is Designated

question 99

True/False

A defamatory communication that is spoken or oral is designated as libel.

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Definitions:

Sanitation

Measures used to maintain cleanliness and prevent disease, including the disposal of waste and the provision of clean drinking water.

HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act

U.S. legislation passed in 1996 that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.

American Health Information Management Association

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional organization that promotes the accurate, confidential, and secure management of healthcare data.

Controlled Substances Act

A statute establishing federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances are regulated.