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:

Preventive Mental Health

Measures taken to prevent mental health problems from developing, such as promoting well-being, resilience, and early intervention strategies.

Biomedical Therapy

A treatment approach that utilizes medications and/or medical procedures to treat psychological disorders.

Neurogenesis

The creation of new neurons within the brain.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on unconscious processes and childhood experiences to understand and resolve psychological disorders.