A patient has suffered physical, psychological, and financial loss as a result of a doctor's omission. How will the court apply the reasonable person standard in this case?

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In cases involving professional negligence, such as medical malpractice, the court often applies a higher or specialized standard, known as the "reasonable professional" standard, rather than the ordinary reasonable person standard. This takes into account the specialized skills and knowledge expected of a professional in that field.

A Patient Has Suffered Physical, Psychological, and Financial Loss as a Result