The term preponderance of evidence means:
a. that the medical professional has failed to maintain a certain standard of care
b. that one party in a court case must have a greater weight of evidence than the other
c. the award may not be related to the actual costs of injury or harm suffered by the patient
d. the patient’s attorney must present evidence of the four Ds of negligence
ANSWER: b
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