A Principal May Be Liable If He or She Gives

question 28

True/False

A principal may be liable if he or she gives improper instructions that result in the agent's committing a tort.

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Definitions:

Military Time

A timekeeping system that runs from midnight to midnight, displayed in a 24-hour format, to avoid ambiguity.

Documenting

The process of recording information systematically and accurately for the purpose of communication, compliance, and record-keeping.

Entry

The act of entering or being admitted into a healthcare facility or database, often marking the beginning of an encounter.

Aspiration Pneumonia

A type of pneumonia caused by inhaling food, stomach acid, or saliva into the lungs, leading to an inflammatory response and potentially serious lung infection.