A Patient Brings a Medical Malpractice Suit Against a Hospital

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient brings a medical malpractice suit against a hospital. The hospital claims that they have lost the records. What is the likely decision on the part of the court?

• A) The case will be dismissed because there is no evidence.
• B) It is up to the discretion of the physician whether or not to allow all patients access to their medical records.
• C) A default judgment will be issued in favor of the plaintiff.
• D) A default judgment will be issued in favor of the defendant.
• E) The case will go to trial and testimony will be taken.

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