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What is Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Negligence about?

1) The Supreme Court case discusses the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur in medical negligence cases. 2) Res ipsa loquitur allows a plaintiff to prove negligence without expert medical testimony when the injury itself demonstrates negligence. 3) The case involved a patient who required a second surgery after metal screws used in his initial surgery caused pain. The court found the doctor liable under res ipsa loquitur as cutting screws to make them smaller demonstrated negligence.

Author

Roger Montero Jr.

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EN