What Are the "Four Ds" That Must Be Present for a Malpractice

question 2

Multiple Choice

What are the "four Ds" that must be present for a malpractice suit against a dentist to be successful?

• A)Duty, dereliction, direct cause, damage
• B)Doctor, dereliction, damage, direct cause
• C)Due care, dentist, damage, dereliction

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Internship Program

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