The Purpose of a Chain of Command for Healthcare Decisions

question 22

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a chain of command for healthcare decisions is to

• A)provide decision making by the most qualified person.
• B)avoid lawsuits.
• C)make the physician responsible for all decisions.
• D)eliminate the need for decision making by employees.

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