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Forensic Medicine Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn 2600f88f

The negligent act of the surgeon amounts to:

A
Contributory negligence
B
Respondent superior
C
Criminal negligence
D
Res ipsa loquitur
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (D). Res ipsa loquiturThe surgeon performing on wrong body part amount to res ipsa loquitur.The thing speaks for itself.The standard of care is implied & need not be proved by the patient.The onus of proof lies on the doctor.

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