State laws govern the viability of causes of action for medical malpractice. The laws vary in terms of time limits to bring suit, qualifications of "expert" witnesses, cognizable theories of liability, and proper party defendants/proper party plaintiffs. Regardless, there are common requisites for all cases: such as the doctor's duty of care to the patient. In fact, all negligence cases hinge on the standards of care, the "reasonable person," and the defendant's duty of care.
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