What do negligence and malpractice have in common? Select all that apply.

A) Negligence and malpractice are unintentional torts.
B) Negligence and malpractice are felonies.
C) Malpractice is the professional form of negligence.
D) Negligence and malpractice involve the intent to do harm to a patient.
E) Breach of duty must be present for negligence to occur

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ROBERTO CONDOR · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,C, Explanation :  Negligence and malpractice are both unintentional torts, meaning they occur without intent to harm. Malpractice is a specific type of negligence that occurs in a professional context, typically involving a breach of duty by a professional.

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