Dr. Smith operated on Polly Jones, and it was determined three weeks after surgery that Dr. Smith left a small needle in the patient's abdomen. Which doctrine would apply to this negligent act?

A) res gestae
B) res ipsa loquitur
C) res judicata
D) respondeat superior


B

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