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In Australia determining whether a midwife in a negligence case has met the standard of care required, the law requires him or her to show the skill of:
 
  a. the ordinary reasonable midwife.
  b. the ordinary reasonable person.
  c. the ordinary reasonable obstetrician.
  d. the other defendants on trial.

Question 2

The principles of natural justicesuch as: the accused must know of the allegation against him or her,
 
  must have a right to respond to any allegations and must have the case heard in an unbiased manner do not apply at disciplinary hearings against midwives because such tribunals are not a fully constituted court of law.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: False



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