Which of the following general statements regarding medical law is correct?
A) Medical providers with fewer than 5 years of experience are at highest risk of being sued.
B) A poor patient outcome typically means that the medical provider was grossly negligent.
C) The patient or survivor must prove all elements of negligence before a lawsuit will be successful.
D) A medical liability lawsuit will only be successful if the patient's outcome was unfavorable.
Ans: C) The patient or survivor must prove all elements of negligence before a lawsuit will be successful.
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