Standard of care

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004662",
  "term": "Standard of care",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The level of caution and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in a particular situation. This benchmark determines whether an individual has acted negligently, leading to potential liability for harm caused to another. It varies depending on the circumstances and the professional expertise involved, such as the standard expected of a medical doctor or a driver.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/standard-of-care/"
}