The standard of care for physicians and other healthcare professionals is determined by

A) the AMA.
B) the local hospital.
C) a board of physicians appointed by the local chapter of the AMA who practice in the same medical specialty.
D) what members of the same profession would do in a similar situation within the same geographic area.


Answer: D

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