Question $1(1$ point$)$

A doctor makes a serious error during the course of diagnosing a patient. The patient

subsequently dies. The deceased patient's family members bring a lawsuit against the

doctor. All the experts who testify agree that the doctor failed to meet the standard

of care but that if appropriate care had been provided, the patient would have died

in any event. The family members' case against the doctor will

succeed because all the experts agree the doctor provided substandard care.

fail because the doctor likely provided the patient with informed consent.

succeed because the law imposes strict liability upon doctors in similar

circumstances.

fail because the plaintiff cannot prove causation which is an essential element of

the tort of negligence.

succeed because the doctor owed a fiduciary duty to the plaintiff.