<prompt> Things that speak for itself:Doctrine of res ipsa loquitorDoctrine of respondent superiorDoctrine of calculated riskDoctrine of therapeutic misadventure  <response>: Ans. A. Doctrine of Res ipsa loquitorRef: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy. 33rd edition 2010. Pg: 40FeatureCivil negligenceCriminal negligenceOffenceNo specific violation of the law is neededSpecific violation of a law to be provedNegligenceSimple absence of skill careGross carelessness inattention to patients safetyTrial byCivil courtCriminal courtPatients consent for the actGood defenseNot a defenseContributory negligenceGood defenseNot a defenseEvidencesStrong evidence is enoughShould be proven beyond reasonable doubtPunishmentFine304 A IPC ImprisonmentComplainantPatient is the complainantPublic prosecutor on behalf of Government 