What are the elements that the plaintiff must establish in a malpractice lawsuit? Select all that apply
a. Duty
b. Breach of duty
c. Intent to harm
d. Assault
e. Causation
f. Injury
A, B, E, F
For a malpractice suit to occur, duty, breach of duty, causation, and injury must be proved. Intent to harm and assault are types of crimes that are not part of the elements of malpractice suits.
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