In this case, we consider the distinction between "ordinary" and "professional" negligence and conclude that with respect to questions of substantive law they comprise essentially one form of action. Apart from statutory considerations, characterizing misfeasance as one type of negligence or the other generally only serves to define the standard of care applicable to the defendant's conduct. Accordingly, we reverse...
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