A civil malpractice lawsuit requires the patient to prove all of the following, except:

a. there was a healthcare provider–patient relationship
b. the healthcare provider breached the duty to the patient
c. the patient lost his or her job
d. the patient had a resulting injury


ANSWER: c

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