Question: I need help with this question. Please help. Cynthia undergoes surgery with Dr. Brown to fix her broken leg. Cynthia underwent surgery at the local

I need help with this question. Please help.

I need help with this question. Please help.

Cynthia undergoes surgery with Dr. Brown to fix her broken leg. Cynthia underwent surgery at the local hospital in American Fork, Utah. During the surgery, Dr. Brown uses the wrong medicine and anesthetic which causes Cynthia's broken leg to not heal properly, causing further damages to her leg, and requires that Cynthia undergo a 2nd surgery to fix the damages from her 1st surgery. Cynthia is 25 years old and is physically healthy, with the exception of her broken leg. Cynthia determines to sue Dr. Brown for medical malpractice, requesting damages. Cynthia is requesting $5000.00 in medical damages and $10,000 in lost wages because Cynthia has missed work due to the surgery and problems with the surgery. Cynthia is also requesting $3000.00 for pain and suffering. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS ENTIRELY TRUE; a. Cynthia can sue Dr. Brown in Civil Court for medical malpractice and Cynthia would be the Plaintiff and Dr. Brown would be the Defendant. Cynthia's request for damages include Compensatory Damages, Special Damages and General Damages. Cynthia would need to prove that Dr. Brown committed medical malpractice pursuant to a Preponderance of the Evidence standard of proof. b. Cynthia can sue Dr. Brown in Civil Court for medical malpractice, and Cynthia would be the plaintiff and Dr. Brown would be the Counter- Plaintiff. Cynthia's request for damages include Compensatory damages and Punitive damages. Cynthia would need to prove that Dr. Brown committed medical malpractice pursuant to a clear and convincing standard of proof. Page 2 of 24 c. Cynthia can sue Dr. Brown in Civil Court for medical malpractice and Cynthia would be the plaintiff and Dr. Brown would be the Counter- Plaintiff and Defendant. Cynthia's request for damages include Compensatory Damages, Special Damages and General Damages. Cynthia would need to prove that Dr. Brown committed medical malpractice pursuant to a Preponderance of the Evidence standard of proof. d. None of the above

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