10.19 : 不法行為 III

Let us understand the types of quasi-intentional and unintentional torts.

Quasi-intentional torts are acts based on speech against another person, causing economic harm or damage to a person's reputation.

Examples include slander, or sharing false or confidential information, and defamation of character, which includes spreading rumors.

Similarly, libel is writing false and damaging statements against someone—for example, a patient posting fake reviews about a provider on social media.

The most common unintentional tort is negligence.

Negligence is failing to provide patients with minimum care within designated standards, resulting in injury or death.

It can involve neglecting expected nursing actions or performing unexpected nursing actions.

An example of negligence is when a nurse fails to perform hand hygiene before touching the patient, and the patient develops an infection.

Malpractice, another type of unintentional tort, is any action or behavior of a nurse that fails to meet the standard of practice and results in patient injury or harm.

An example of malpractice is failure to get informed consent before performing a procedure.