Which of the following are necessary elements of malpractice? Select all that apply:
A- A breach of duty
B- An intentional act
C- A nonintentional act
D- Forseeability
E- Patient harm
F- Causation
Correct Response: A,D,E,F
The necessary elements of malpractice are a duty to the patient, a breach of duty, foreseeability, causation, and patient harm. The breach of duty can be intentional or nonintentional.
A- A breach of duty
B- An intentional act
C- A nonintentional act
D- Forseeability
E- Patient harm
F- Causation
Correct Response: A,D,E,F
The necessary elements of malpractice are a duty to the patient, a breach of duty, foreseeability, causation, and patient harm. The breach of duty can be intentional or nonintentional.
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