Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Services rendered to a patient by a Medical Practitioner, by way of consultation, diagnosis and treatment, would fall within the ambit of ‘services’ as defined in Section 2(1)(o) of the Consumer Protection Act. Reason (R): Like other professions, a Medical Practitioner should also conduct himself by using reasonable skill and care.

  1. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  2. (R) is true, but (A) is false.

  3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  4. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Services rendered to a patient by a Medical Practitioner, by way of consultation, diagnosis and treatment, would fall within the ambit of ‘services’ as defined in Section 2(1)(o) of the Consumer Protection Act. A Medical Practitioner should also conduct himself by using reasonable skill and care. Both A and R are different concepts.

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