Is this a good start of an IRAC for Shana's case? Or what is it missing? Facts Shana experienced a significant medical issue following her rotator cuff surgery, which led to the discovery of a metal screw lodged in her shoulder. This incident forms the basis of her decision to sue her doctor for negligence under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. Issue Can the doctor be held liable for negligence under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur due to the metal screw left in Shana's shoulder post-surgery? Rule In medical malpractice cases, the negligence standard is based on the concept of a "reasonable standard of care." This refers to the level of care, skill, and treatment which, considering all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar healthcare providers. If a healthcare provider fails to meet this standard, they may be found negligent. The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, which translates to "the thing speaks for itself," is a legal principle that allows for an inference of negligence when certain conditions are met