Which of the following is not a form of an affirmative defense to a professional liability suit?
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B. denial
C. comparative negligence
D. emergency
E. assumption of risk
B. denial
Denial is an assertion of innocence. Contributory negligence is when the defense claims that the patient contributed to the injuries. In comparative negligence, it is alleged that the patient contributed to the injuries to a certain degree. In assumption of risk, the defendant is alleging that the patient knew of and accepted beforehand any risks involved.
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