Bertha, a Surgeon, Performed a Kidney Transplant on One of Her

question 66

Multiple Choice

Bertha, a surgeon, performed a kidney transplant on one of her patients. The surgery was not successful and the patient did not survive. Which of the following statements is true in this case?

• A) Bertha cannot be held strictly liable as she is providing a service.
• B) Bertha can be held strictly liable for the death of her patient.
• C) Bertha and the medical staff assisting in the surgery are strictly liable for the death.
• D) The donor of the kidney can be held strictly liable for the death of the patient.

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