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Res ipsa loquitur (Latin for "the thing speaks for itself"): * Doctrine that infers negligence from the very nature of an accident or injury itself proves the negligent action of the physician in the absence of direct evidence. Res Judicata * Medical negligence case adjudicated by a cou and therefore may not be pursued fuher by the same paies in another cou. Respondent superior * A doctrine that holds an employer legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee, if such acts occur within the scope of the employment
Res ipsa loquitur
Res judicata
Respondent superior
Novus actus interveniens
Medical Jurisprudence