If a State Court Rules That State Law Permits a Resident

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a state court rules that state law permits a resident physician to testify in a malpractice suit to provide information on the expectations of clinical practice in his future specialty, this would be an example of which type of law?

• A) Constitutional law
• B) Legislative statute
• C) Administrative regulation
• D) Judicial law/case law

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Definitions:

Medical Law

Medical law is a branch of law concerned with the rights and responsibilities of medical professionals and the rights of the patient. It covers areas such as medical negligence, consent, and confidentiality.

Regulatory Guidelines

Official directions or principles that dictate how rules and regulations should be followed or complied with.

Diagnostic Testing

Refers to medical tests performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, conditions, or the effects of treatment.

Processing Specimens

The preparation of collected samples for analysis in a laboratory, including labelling, handling, and processing.