In an effort to attract clinic physicians, the hospital has agreed to provide a nurse to work in the physician's office. The nurse will work under the direction and supervision of the physician whose clinic is housed with the hospital building
Which doctrine most closely describes the conditions in which this nurse is working? 1. Borrowed servant
2. Dual servant
3. Agent of the principal
4. Independent contractor
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Rationale: Borrowed servant occurs when a person, while under contract to one entity, is "loaned" to another entity that will direct and supervise the details of the person's work.
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