The negligent act of the surgeon amounts to:
Correct Answer: Res ipsa loquitur
Description: 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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