Which of the Following Holds the Principal-Employer Liable for Any

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following holds the principal-employer liable for any harm caused by the agent-employee during the time that the agent-employee is working for the principal?

• A) Vicarious liability
• B) Responsible liability
• C) Comparative liability
• D) Contributory liability
• E) There is no such concept

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Definitions:

Cooperating Doctors

Doctors who work together or with other healthcare professionals and organizations to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.

Health Maintenance Organizations

Managed care organizations that provide a wide range of healthcare services to enrolled members for a fixed, prepaid fee.

Diagnosis-Related Group

A system of classification for hospital cases used to determine payment levels for healthcare services based on the diagnosis, type of treatment, and other factors.

Fixed Payment

Regular, set amounts of money paid or received at specified intervals, such as monthly rent or car loan payments.