Daryl Dixon, a licensed orthopedic surgeon, is scheduled to perform a knee surgery on Carol Peletier. Rushing to the hospital that morning and failing to re$-$read his notes before entering the operating room, Dr$.$ Dixon operates on the right knee instead of the left knee. Ms$.$ Peletier sues Dr$.$ Dixon for medical malpractice under a theory of negligence. As a professional, Dr$.$ Dixon is held to the same duty of care as $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Question $9$ options:

ordinary reasonably prudent persons

those of other patients injured by Dr$.$ Dixon

other licensed orthopedic surgeons

the general professional standard, to which all members of any profession are held, including dentists, lawyers, and accountants