# Duty of Care

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8Hs98hbvGXbyLnjZcTg1QR

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Standard of Care

## Definition

Duty of care is a legal obligation requiring individuals and organizations to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing acts that could foreseeably harm others. This duty ensures that actions or omissions do not result in injury or damage to other parties.

## Examples

- Corporate Director’s Duty To Company: A director must make decisions with the same care an ordinarily prudent person in a similar position would use, focusing on the company's best interests.
- Landowner’s Duty To Visitors: A property owner must ensure that their property is safe for visitors and take reasonable steps to prevent injuries.
- Manufacturer’s Duty Of Care: A manufacturer must ensure that products are safe for consumer use and provide adequate warnings of potential hazards.
- Medical Professional’s Duty To Patients: A doctor must provide treatment that meets the standard of care expected in the medical community to avoid harm to patients.
- Teacher’s Duty To Students: A teacher must provide a safe learning environment and act with reasonable care to prevent harm to students.

## Sub Class Of

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**Deprecated:** False