The relationship between doctor and patient is in the nature of a ...

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The relationship between doctor and patient is in the nature of a contract. From that point on, the provider has an affirmative duty to care for the patient to the professional standards associated with a doctor of similar training and experience, which is referred to as:
 A) an express contract
  B) an implied contract
  C) an informed consent
  D) an expected standard of care

Question 2

Professional liability refers to the liability that arises from a failure to use due care and __________________ expected from a person in a particular profession (in this case a health care provider).
 A) the scope of practice
  B) consent
  C) the standard of care
  D) capacity

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C