In a case in which a doctor is sued for negligence due to an accidentally botched surgery, the reasonable person standard would be that of:
A) an average college graduate
B) a recent graduate from medical school
C) a high school biology teacher
D) an average American
E) none of the other choices

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In cases of professional negligence, such as a botched surgery, the reasonable person standard is specific to the profession in question. Therefore, the standard would be that of a reasonably competent professional under similar circumstances, not an average person or professional from another field. None of the options provided (average college graduate, recent medical school graduate, high school biology teacher, or average American) accurately represent the standard of care expected from a practicing surgeon.

In a Case in Which a Doctor Is Sued for Negligence