This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Contributory negligence is by the pa of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Doctor, B. Patient, C. Both of the above, D. Paramedics
C: Both of the above
Answer: C: Both of the above 
Explanation: Contributory negligence is defined as a concurrent negligence by the patient and doctor resulting in delayed recovery or harm to the patient. The negligence of both paies has contributed to this harm. Contributory negligence is good defense for the physician in civil cases but not in criminal cases.