DrSamuel,a Physician,is Being Sued for Medical Malpractice

Dr.Samuel,a physician,is being sued for medical malpractice.If the "true locality" rule was applied in his case,the court would judge Dr.Samuel's actions:

A) against those of a physician in a community of similar size and socioeconomic character.
B) by concentrating on the geographical limits of a state border.
C) by looking at the standard of care used in the same exact locality as Samuel.
D) on the basis of expert testimony provided from his locality.