A Patient Suffers Harm as a Result of an Instrument

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient suffers harm as a result of an instrument being left in his abdomen during surgery. The act cannot be attributed to a specific health professional. In this case, the negligence action undertaken would be based on the principle of:

• A) vicarious liability.
• B) statute of limitations.
• C) res ipsa loquitur ("the thing speaks for itself").
• D) burden of proof.

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Definitions:

MACRS Tables

The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System tables used in the United States for tax purposes to determine the depreciation of assets over time.

Allowable Depreciation

The allowable tax deduction for the reduction in value of a tangible asset over its useful life, as determined by tax regulations.

MACRS Tables

Depreciation schedules in the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System allowing for faster asset depreciation in the earlier years of the asset's life.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.