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oliviahorn72

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A local newspaper writes damaging information about a prominent physician that is false. This is an example of:
 
  A) invasion of privacy. B) libel.
  C) slander. D) none of the above

Question 2

What is a tort?
 
  A) A serious criminal offense that carries a penalty of imprisonment for more than one year
  and possibly the death penalty.
  B) Failure of a professional person to render proper services through reprehensible ignorance
  or negligence or through criminal intent.
  C) The identification of a medical condition.
  D) Under civil law, a wrong committed by one person against another.


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scottmt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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