Typically, Doctors Have More Epistemic Privilege Than Patients

question 56

Multiple Choice

Typically, doctors have more epistemic privilege than patients. This is because they

• A) went to medical school
• B) are older
• C) have a busy schedule
• D) have many people who work under them

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