which of the following statements are true
a.when a patient dies in surgery the doctor is automatically guilty of negligence
b.doctors are held to the same reasonable person standard as the general public
c.professional standards can determine if negligence has occurred
d.the subjective standard is the most common test of negligence
my answer is c
"which of the following statements are true" = implies there's more than one right answer, yes? "are" = plural
which one of the following statements are true .sorry I wrote it down wrong
my answer is c
I agree with you about c.
To determine which of the statements are true, let's analyze each option:
a. "When a patient dies in surgery, the doctor is automatically guilty of negligence."
This statement is not true. The death of a patient during surgery does not automatically make the doctor guilty of negligence. Negligence is determined by evaluating the doctor's actions or omissions compared to the standard of care expected from a reasonable medical professional in the same circumstances.
b. "Doctors are held to the same reasonable person standard as the general public."
This statement is not entirely true. Doctors are held to a higher standard of care known as the "professional standard." They are expected to meet the level of care that reasonably skilled and competent medical professionals would provide in similar situations. This standard accounts for the medical knowledge, training, and experience of doctors, which may differ from that of the general public.
c. "Professional standards can determine if negligence has occurred."
This statement is true. Professional standards play a crucial role in determining whether negligence has occurred in medical practice. These standards are established by medical organizations, boards, and associations and are considered when assessing whether a doctor has provided an acceptable level of care. If a doctor falls below the professional standards, it may be an indication of negligence.
d. "The subjective standard is the most common test of negligence."
This statement is not true. The most common test of negligence is the "objective standard." The objective standard evaluates whether a reasonable person in the same circumstances would have acted differently. It does not consider the individual's subjective mental state. The subjective standard, on the other hand, focuses on the defendant's personal thoughts, knowledge, or intentions, making it less common in negligence cases.
In conclusion, the statement "c. Professional standards can determine if negligence has occurred" is true.