While in the aid room treating a patient with a fractured wrist, the patient tells you that he was skiing on a slope that was too difficult for him, and that he started going too fast and got out of control. You recognize that this information must be documented on the accident report because it provides evidence of:

a. gross negligence.
b. assumption of risk.
c. contributory negligence.
d. willful negligence.


Answer: c

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