A client was given the wrong dose of medication and died. The case is being tried in court and similar cases are used by the court in comparison to arrive at a decision. What doctrine is being applied here?

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Precedent refers to using previous court decisions as a guide for current cases. In this scenario, similar cases are being used to establish a precedent for the current case involving the client who was given the wrong dose of medication and died.

A Client Was Given the Wrong Dose of Medication and Died