In Order to Have Protection Under the Doctrine of Respondeat

question 185

Multiple Choice

In order to have protection under the doctrine of respondeat superior, the healthcare employee should

• A) have a written job description that defines responsibilities, duties, and skills necessary for the job.
• B) use extreme care when performing the job.
• C) only carry out procedures that he or she has been assigned.
• D) be honest about any errors he or she has made.
• E) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The financial gain on unloading an asset or the financial duty to convey a liability in a coordinated market activity at the established valuation date.

Costs of Issuing

Expenses associated with the issuance of stocks or bonds, including underwriting, legal, and registration fees.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company is purchased for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, representing aspects like reputation, brand, and customer relationships.

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that represents a transaction, showing the accounts and amounts debited and credited, used to transfer values and maintain the ledger.