This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Things that speak for itself: 
Select and explain. 
A. Doctrine of res ipsa loquitor, B. Doctrine of respondent superior, C. Doctrine of calculated risk, D. Doctrine of therapeutic misadventure
A: Doctrine of res ipsa loquitor
Answer: A: Doctrine of res ipsa loquitor 
Explanation: Ans. (A). Doctrine of Res ipsa loquitor(Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy. 33rd edition 2010. Pg: 40)FeatureCivil negligenceCriminal negligenceOffenceNo specific violation of the law is neededSpecific violation of a law to be provedNegligenceSimple absence of skill & careGross carelessness & inattention to patient's safetyTrial byCivil courtCriminal courtPatient's consent for the actGood defenseNot a defenseContributory negligenceGood defenseNot a defenseEvidencesStrong evidence is enoughShould be proven beyond reasonable doubtPunishmentFine304 A IPC ImprisonmentComplainantPatient is the complainantPublic prosecutor on behalf of Government