In deciding malpractice cases against physicians in highly technical cases, the jury uses the standard of the "reasonable man."

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In malpractice cases against physicians, the jury uses the standard of the "reasonable physician" or a similar professional standard, not the "reasonable man" standard, which is too general and does not account for the specialized knowledge and skills of medical professionals.

In Deciding Malpractice Cases Against Physicians in Highly Technical Cases