What does the doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur mean -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Facts speak for itself Res Ipsa Loquitar* It means "the thing or fact speaks for itself"* Generally the innocence of doctor is assumed and patient has to establish the guilt* However, it is not required to prove negligence in case where doctrine of resp ipsa loquitur applies; rather the doctor has to defend himself.* In a case of professional negligence of a physician, the patient need not prove negligence.
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Medical maloccurrence
Facts speak for itself
Oral evidence
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