Failure of a physician to conduct a thorough and responsible examination and order the appropriate tests for each patient, evaluating the results of those tests and providing appropriate treatment prior to discharging the patient is __________.

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This scenario describes a failure to meet the standard of care expected in the medical profession, which is considered a form of negligence rather than a criminal act, intentional tort, or misdemeanor.

Failure of a Physician to Conduct a Thorough and Responsible