A Physician Is a Specialist in Obstetrics

question 27

Multiple Choice

A physician is a specialist in obstetrics. Which of the following is true regarding the standard of care expected of this physician?

• A) The physician will be held to the same standard of care as a general practitioner.
• B) The physician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians.
• C) The physician will be held to a lower standard of care than a gynecologist.
• D) The physician will be held to the same standard as a gynecologist.
• E) The physician will be held to a standard of care only for direct patient contact.

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