Freedom from mistreatment protects a person from which of the following?

• A. Protection against improper billing
• B. Protection against harmful treatment
• C. Protection from misdiagnosis
• D. Protection from insurance denial

Answer: (B)

Being free from mistreatment means you are protected from harm or abuse by caregivers, ensuring safety, dignity, and respectful care in a setting such as a long-term care facility or hospital. Mistreatment includes physical harm, verbal abuse, neglect, exploitation, or any actions that harm a person’s well-being. This concept focuses on preventing harm that a caregiver or staff member could cause, and on creating a safe, supportive environment.

The other issues described—billing problems, misdiagnosis, or insurance denial—are administrative or financial problems. They involve how care is billed, whether a diagnosis is correct, or whether coverage is approved, not the direct harm or abuse that constitutes mistreatment. So protection from mistreatment specifically targets safeguarding against harmful treatment by those responsible for care.