Which is one of the four "D's" of malpractice?
a. Deviation of duty by omission
b. Demonstration of standards of care
c. Damage to subcutaneous tissue
d. Divided surgical care of the patient.
ANS: A
The 4 D's of malpractice include (1) a duty to deliver a standard of care proportional to training received, (2) a deviation from that duty by omission or commission, (3) direct causation of a personal injury or damage because of deviation of duty, and (4) damages to a patient or personal property caused by the deviation from the standard of care.
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