A physician is a specialist in obstetrics. Which of the following is true regarding the standard of care expected of this physician?
A. The physician will be held to the same standard of care as a general practitioner.
B. The physician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians.
C. The physician will be held to a lower standard of care than a gynecologist.
D. The physician will be held to the same standard as a gynecologist.
E. The physician will be held to a standard of care only for direct patient contact.
B. The physician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians.
An obstetrician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians. Direct patient contact is not always necessary for establishing a duty.
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