What is the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, and how does it apply to medical assistants?
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A
It means the employer is legally responsible for the negligent acts of employees performed within the scope of their duties; medical assistants' errors may create liability for the supervising physician or practice
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B
It means the patient is responsible for all errors made during treatment
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C
It applies only to hospital-employed nurses
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D
It eliminates individual liability for all healthcare workers