Normally, a Professional Is Only Responsible in Tort to the Patient

question 34

True/False

Normally, a professional is only responsible in tort to the patient or client. However, in recent cases, the courts have held some professionals liable to third parties when the professional's expertise or skill was intended to be relied upon by the third party and the professional was aware of this fact.

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Definitions:

Prostate Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland of men, often characterized by difficulty with urination, pelvic pain, and, in advanced stages, other more severe symptoms.

Numbness

A loss or reduction of sensation in a part of the body, often experienced as a symptom of various conditions.

Hemorrhoids

Swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus, often causing pain and discomfort.

Ovarian Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands where eggs are produced.