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1. "Well defined by courts" - While courts do help interpret the Standard of Care, this is not its primary definition 2. "Defined by profession" - This is the most accurate description - Professional organizations establish specific guidelines and expectations for practice - Each profession (medical, dental, legal) sets its own professional standards 3. "Represents the ethical principle of beneficence" - Beneficence is related to but not the same as Standard of Care - Beneficence means "doing good" for patients - Standard of Care is more about meeting professional practice expectations 4. "Part of the code of ethics for DH" - While related, this is not the primary definition of Standard of Care Step 3: Conclusion The Standard of Care is best described as "Defined by profession"