A health professional has breached an implied contractual duty when he or she fails to report events required by law (such as industrial accidents, abortions, cancer cases, communicable diseases, and vital statistics) when required for his or her position.

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Health professionals have an implied contractual duty to report certain events required by law. Failure to report such events is a breach of this duty.

A Health Professional Has Breached an Implied Contractual Duty When