When a Physician Fails to Perform an Adequate History and Physical

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a physician fails to perform an adequate history and physical and the patient suffers a injuries as a result of that failure, ___________.

• A) the physician cannot be held liable for a patient's injuries resulting from such failure
• B) the physician has violated a standard of care required of physicians and, therefore, can be liable for injuries suffered by the patient
• C) a private practicing physician cannot be liable for injuries suffered
• D) an independent practicing physician cannot be liable for injuries suffered

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