When Assessing for the Possibility of Professional Negligence,what Forms the Benchmark

question 4

Multiple Choice

When assessing for the possibility of professional negligence,what forms the benchmark for determining if care provided was standard or substandard? Select all that apply.

• A) Professional standards of practice
• B) Facility policies and procedures manual
• C) State practice acts
• D) Best practice standards
• E) Patient opinion

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