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Mrs. O'Malley told the EMT not to touch her. She did not want any help. The EMT went ahead and tried to grab Mrs. O'Malley and put her on the cot. this is a form of: a. slander b. defamation c. battery d. assault

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Assault. It is going against the patient’s wishes and the patient has a right to refuse medical care, making this assault.
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