The failure of a professional person to act with reasonable care, thereby causing injury, constitutes
A) abuse of discretion.
B) misnomer.
C) contempt.
D) malpractice.

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Malpractice refers to the failure of a professional person, such as a doctor, lawyer, or accountant, to perform their duties with the standard level of skill or care expected of them, resulting in harm or injury to a person.

The Failure of a Professional Person to Act with Reasonable