Negligence is alleged when an individual fails to act as a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances. What is another scenario that indicates negligence?

Negligence can indeed be indicated by failing to follow established protocols and procedures. In the context of athletic training and medical care, protocols and procedures are developed to ensure the safety and well-being of patients or athletes. When a healthcare professional does not adhere to these guidelines, it suggests a lack of due diligence and care that a reasonably prudent individual would display. This failure to follow established standards can result in harm and signifies that the individual did not meet the expected duty of care.

In contrast, performing actions that a reasonably prudent person would do reflects the appropriate and responsible behavior expected in professional practice, while providing care without informed consent raises ethical concerns rather than negligence per se. Lastly, taking unnecessary risks may indicate poor judgment or recklessness, but it is the failure to adhere to established protocols that directly points towards negligence in a legal and professional context.