Asked by Rebecca Hasanin on Apr 28, 2024
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If a plaintiff seeks to recover damages allegedly caused by a physician's negligence (medical malpractice) , and the physician is one of four partners in a medical practice partnership, the plaintiff could sue which of the following?
A) The physician who allegedly caused the harm
B) The partnership
C) One of the other physicians
D) All of the other physicians
E) All of these choices are correct.
Medical Malpractice
A situation in which a healthcare professional deviates from standards in their profession, causing injury to a patient.
Partnership Liability
The legal responsibilities that partners in a business partnership face, which can extend to personal liability for the partnership's debts and obligations.
- Familiarize oneself with the legal duties and financial responsibilities of partners in a partnership.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
In a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff can sue the physician who allegedly caused the harm, the partnership (since partners can be held liable for the actions of their co-partners in the course of business), and potentially other physicians in the partnership if they are seen as jointly responsible. Therefore, all of these choices are correct avenues for seeking damages.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the legal duties and financial responsibilities of partners in a partnership.
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