Your partner has performed an improper treatment. He wrote a statement that you directed him to perform this treatment. His written statement is an example of
NREMT legal education differentiates between slander and libel, both forms of defamation.
Option D (Libel) is correct because libel involves false written statements that harm a person’s reputation. In this scenario, the partner’s written claim falsely attributes improper treatment to you.
Option A (Slander) refers to spoken false statements.
Option B (Malice) describes intent, not a legal category of defamation.
Option C (Battery) is unlawful physical contact with a patient.
Understanding legal terminology helps EMTs protect themselves professionally and legally.
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