The negligent act of the surgeon amounts to:
Contributory negligence
Respondent superior
Criminal negligence
Res ipsa loquitur
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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