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Professionals who breach the 'duty of care' are liable for injuries their negligence causes. This liability is commonly referred to as

Professionals who breach the 'duty of care' are liable for injuries their negligence causes. This liability is commonly referred to as Correct Answer Professional malpractice

Duty of Care: The duty of care is a common law arrangement where the client expects a level of professionalism and standards commonly held by those in the profession.

Malpractice: The breach by a member of a profession of either a standard of care or a standard of conduct.

Professional malpractice: When a person practicing his or her profession improperly performs the duties of that profession, they are liable for injuries their negligence causes.

Professional negligence: It is a breach of the duty of care between professionals and their clients.

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