A Patient Sues a Physician for Negligence and Loses

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient sues a physician for negligence and loses. The patient then sues the physician for breach of contract. The second suit is dismissed under what doctrine?

• A) res ipsa loquitur
• B) release of tortfeasor
• C) Good Samaritan statutes
• D) statute of limitations
• E) res judicata

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

Represents the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Tractor

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Motorcycle

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Comparative Advantage

A principle that states a country should produce and export goods for which it has a lower opportunity cost compared to other countries.