In a malpractice lawsuit, the professional owes his or her client, as well as all third parties who are foreseeably impacted by the professional's work, a _______ to either perform an action or not to perform an action.
A) contract.
B) duty.
C) gesture.
D) promise.

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A malpractice lawsuit involves an alleged breach of the professional's duty of care towards their client and any third parties who may foreseeably be impacted by their actions. Therefore, the key element in a malpractice lawsuit is the professional's duty to either perform an action or refrain from performing an action. A contract, promise, or gesture may be involved in a specific case, but they are not the defining factor in a malpractice lawsuit.

In a Malpractice Lawsuit, the Professional Owes His or Her