Failure of a Physician to Conduct a Thorough and Responsible

question 16

Multiple Choice

Failure of a physician to conduct a thorough and responsible examination and order the appropriate tests for each patient, evaluating the results of those tests and providing appropriate treatment prior to discharging the patient is __________.

• A) a criminal act
• B) a departure from an acceptable standard of care
• C) an intentional tort
• D) a misdemeanor

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