Comorbidity may affect payment if the condition causes an increase in hospital length of stay by at least 2 days in approximately 50% of cases

The Federal Bureau of Prisons was established in

a. 1945. b. 1996. c. 1930. d. 1952.

A local politician has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. Witnesses state that they saw this man leave a bar, and repeatedly stumbled until he got to his vehicle. Then, just two miles down the road, he struck a utility pole head on. On scene and throughout transport, the patient is confused and combative. When you are leaving the hospital, a reporter asks you what happened. You state that it looks as though the politician may be drunk, but you are not sure. Your statement is printed in the newspaper. Later, it is determined that the man was not drunk, but rather has diabetes and had low blood sugar at the time of the accident. Which charge could the politician levy against you?

A) Slander B) Assault C) Battery D) Litigation