<prompt> The doctrine of RESRES IPSA LOQUITUR meansThe facts speaks for itselfLet the master answerThe things have been decidedAvoidable consequences  <response>: The doctrine of RES IPSA LOQUITUR It means that The thing speaks for itself and the patient need not prove negligence when this doctrine is applied. The burden of proving the innocence lies upon the doctor. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 379 