______ Occurs When a Healthcare Professional's Performance Falls Below the Professional

question 5

Multiple Choice

______ occurs when a healthcare professional's performance falls below the professional minimum standard of care and thus causes harm to the plaintiff.

• A) Medical malpractice
• B) Battery
• C) Assault
• D) Standard of care violation

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