A person was advised by his ohopedic surgeon to get regular dressing of his wound done. But the patient did not give much care. During follow-up, patient was repeatedly told to get the dressing done timely but patient didn’t do the dressing himself, saying that he was busy. Finally the wound enlarged and the underlying bone developed osteomyelitis. Which of the following statement is true regarding above-mentioned situation?
A person was advised by his ohopedic surgeon to get regular dressing of his wound done. But the patient did not give much care. During follow-up, patient was repeatedly told to get the dressing done timely but patient didn’t do the dressing himself, saying that he was busy. Finally the wound enlarged and the underlying bone developed osteomyelitis. Which of the following statement is true regarding above-mentioned situation?
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A person was advised by his ohopedic surgeon to get regular dressing of his wound done. But the patient did not give much care. During follow-up, patient was repeatedly told to get the dressing done timely but patient didn't do the dressing himself, saying that he was busy. Finally the wound enlarged and the underlying bone developed osteomyelitis. Which of the following statement is true regarding above-mentioned situation?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Doctor is guilty under "Last clear chance" doctrine
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A person was advised by his ohopedic surgeon to get regular dressing of his wound done. But the patient did not give much care. During…
A
Doctor is guilty under "Last clear chance" doctrine ✓
B
Doctor is not guilty under "Contributory negligence"
C
Doctor is punishable under avoidable negligence
D
Doctor is guilty as he prescribed wrong medicines