The Most Common Defense Provided by the Defendant in a Medical

question 13

Multiple Choice

The most common defense provided by the defendant in a medical malpractice case is called

• A)affirmative defense.
• B)denial defense.
• C)assumption of risk.
• D)borrowed servant.

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Definitions:

Ingestion

The process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

Sodium Homeostasis

The regulation of the balance of sodium ions within the body to maintain optimal cellular function and fluid balance.

Chloride

Compound containing chlorine—for example, salts of hydrochloric acid.

Potassium

A chemical element (K) that plays a significant role in the cellular processes of living organisms, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.