A patient is involved in a car crash. When the paramedics arrive, he complains of neck pain but refuses to let the paramedics immobilize his spine. The paramedics explain the risks of refusing treatment and have the patient sign a release-from-liability form. The patient suffers minor neurological damage and later sues, charging negligence on the part of the paramedics. Which of the following
best explains why the patient is NOT likely to be awarded damages?
A) There was contributory negligence on the part of the patient.
B) The paramedics did not have a duty to act.
C) There was no violation of the standard of care.
D) A monetary award cannot be assigned to the damages.
A
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