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Practice question: Res Ipsa Loquitur

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does proof of equipment ownership alone necessarily resolve who properly selected or used it in a medical procedure?
  1. Yes, no expert testimony can ever be needed
  2. Yes, ownership decides every standard-of-care question
  3. No
  4. Yes, all hospital equipment is personally owned by doctors
  5. Yes, a title certificate proves negligent application

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Articles 1735, 1755-1756, 2176, 2179, 2184-2185 and 2214: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
  • Spouses Nuñez v. Dr. Daz, G.R. No. 246489, January 29, 2024, MAIN decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/jan2024/gr_246489_2024.html

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