A doctor has a __________ relationship with his patient
Question and options
A doctor has a __________ relationship with his patient
- Avuncular
- Moral
- Fiduciary
- non legal
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Fiduciary
A doctor-patient relationship is one of trust and confidence in which the doctor must act in the patient's best interest, i.e. a fiduciary relationship. Avuncular means uncle-like; it is not merely moral or non-legal.
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