When the Physician Failed to Give the Patient the Lips

question 262

Multiple Choice

When the physician failed to give the patient the lips of the famous actress she requested, the physician engaged in which of the following?

• A) slander.
• B) a breach of contract.
• C) libel.
• D) invasion of privacy.

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