What is the impact of retrospectve determination of competency in a medical malpractice case?

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The following excerpt is from United States ex rel. Marcelin v. Mancusi, 462 F.2d 36 (2nd Cir. 1972):

On the recognition of the difficulties inherent in any retrospectve determination of competency (in a different context), see Miranda v. United States, 458 F.2d 1179, 1182 (2 Cir.1972).

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