Which of the following must be present in order to prove liability or fault in malpractice and negligence cases?
a. duty or obligation created by law, contract, or standard practice that is owed to the complainant by the professional
b. duty of breach of contract only that is owed to the complainant by the administration
c. breach of duty which has caused the complainant harm or injury
d. harm which can be physical, emotional, or financial to the complainant
e. proof that the breach of duty caused the complainant harm or injury
f. proof that the harm/injury was damaging to the complainant and was the responsibility of the hospital administration
A, C, D, E
Negligence and malpractice are two types of tort law where proof of liability or fault is required. Four elements must be present in order for proof of liability or fault to be found. They are: 1) duty or obligation created by law, contract, or standard practice that is owed to the complainant by the professional; 2) breach of this duty which has caused the complainant harm or injury; 3) harm which can be physical, emotional, or financial to the complainant; and 4) proof that the breach of duty caused the complainant harm or injury.
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