A Medical Worker Was Sued by a Patient for Discussing

question 195

Multiple Choice

A medical worker was sued by a patient for discussing the patient's medical condition with a mutual friend. The patient most likely sued the medical worker for the tort of:

• A) false imprisonment
• B) mental distress
• C) invasion of privacy
• D) nothing because medical personnel are exempt from any liability in such instances
• E) none of the other choices

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