Practice question
The claimant invokes res ipsa merely because a medical outcome was unfavorable, but the alleged event can ordinarily occur without negligence. What is the problem?
- Every medical loss necessarily proves negligence
- The first requisite is not established by an adverse outcome alone
- All medical claims are forbidden
- Every doctor is automatically immune
- The claimant need never prove injury
Legal references
- Spouses Nuñez v. Dr. Daz, G.R. 246489, January 29, 2024: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/jan2024/gr_246489_2024.html
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