Which of the following is TRUE about medical malpractice?

Answers:

A.

To prevail in a malpractice suit, a health care professional must demonstrate the degree of care ordinarily exercised by a reasonably skillful, careful and prudent health care professional engaged in similar practice under the same or similar circumstances.

B.

A health care professional must always perform according to the highest standards, as defined by the respective specialty board.

C.

A health care professional must practice according to the standards set by the nearest university center.

D.

A health care professional must practice according to the guidelines set by major malpractice insurers.

E.

There is no legal test for malpractice. The judge determines liability based on personal perceptions only.