The Failure to Do Something That a Reasonably Prudent Person

question 12

Multiple Choice

The failure to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do in a similar situation:

• A)always results in malpractice.
• B)constitutes negligence.
• C)is a breach of contract.
• D)vindicates the patient.

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