A patient sues a physician for negligence and loses. The patient then sues the physician for breach of contract. The second suit is dismissed under what doctrine?
A. Res ipsa loquitur
B. Release of tortfeasor
C. Res judicata
D. Statute of limitations
E. Good Samaritan statutes
Answer: C
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