A Principal Who Authorizes His Agent to Commit a Tortious

question 67

True/False

A principal who authorizes his agent to commit a tortious act with respect to the property or person of another is not liable for the injury or loss sustained by that person.

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Definitions:

Charting By Exception

A method of documentation in healthcare where only deviations from predefined norms are recorded, rather than detailing every observation.

Abnormal Findings

Results obtained from medical tests that are outside the typical range, indicating a potential health issue.

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Digital version of patients' paper charts, it provides real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

Quality Improvement

The ongoing process of identifying, assessing, and implementing strategies to enhance the efficacy, efficiency, and safety of healthcare services or operations.