Primum non nocere, “first, do no harm,” is the prime directive of medical ethics for all physicians. It is also the first thing that comes into question when maleficence by a doctor is suspected. The standard of care is how any prudent and competent practitioner should exercise their duty to, “first, do no harm,” when
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