The malpractice of a physician does not cause injury or loss to third parties, except when the patient dies or is permanently disabled because of the physician's:

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Malpractice refers to a failure of a physician to follow the accepted standard of care, which causes harm or injury to the patient. In the case of malpractice, the physician's negligence is the cause of harm to the patient. If the patient dies or becomes permanently disabled as a result of the physician's negligence, then third parties may suffer losses, such as the patient's family or employer. Therefore, option B, negligence, is the best choice. The other options - temperament, attitude, and observation - do not directly relate to the concept of malpractice or the harm caused to the patient.

The Malpractice of a Physician Does Not Cause Injury or Loss