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What is the first element of the tort of negligence for a successful medical malpractice claim?
What is the first element of the tort of negligence for a successful medical malpractice claim?
- Breach of duty (negligence)
- Causation
- Patient's injury
- Presence of a duty of care (correct)
Which element involves the deviation from the accepted medical standard of care?
Which element involves the deviation from the accepted medical standard of care?
- Causation
- Patient's injury
- Breach of duty (negligence) (correct)
- Presence of a duty of care
What must a patient also show in addition to the presence of duty of care and breach of standard of care to win a legal claim for compensation against the doctor?
What must a patient also show in addition to the presence of duty of care and breach of standard of care to win a legal claim for compensation against the doctor?
- Breach of duty (negligence)
- Presence of a duty of care
- Causation
- Patient's injury (correct)
Which element requires proving a causal connection between breach of duty by the medical professional and patient's injury?
Which element requires proving a causal connection between breach of duty by the medical professional and patient's injury?
What is the role of Prof. Maha Ghanem based on the provided information?
What is the role of Prof. Maha Ghanem based on the provided information?
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Medical Malpractice Duty
Medical Malpractice Duty
A doctor's responsibility to provide care according to accepted standards.
Breach of Duty (Negligence)
Breach of Duty (Negligence)
Failing to meet the accepted medical standard of care.
Patient's Injury
Patient's Injury
Damage or harm directly caused by the negligent medical care.
Causation
Causation
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Prof. Ghanem's Role (Unknown)
Prof. Ghanem's Role (Unknown)
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