All sports medicine professionals should carry insurance to protect against claims of

a. malpractice. c. battery.
b. torts. d. liability.


A

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A Correct. Malpractice is a special type of liability that applies to a professional with a given body of knowledge in a special area, such as sports medicine.
B A tort is a private or civil wrong against another person or her property.
C Battery is the unlawful touching of an individual without his consent.
D This is not the best choice.

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