The hospital acts to revoke the clinical privileges of a physician who has repeatedly refused to respond to emergency calls from nursing staff. Under which doctrine is this action advisable?
1. Respondeat superior
2. Corporate liability
3. Borrowed servant
4. Dual servant
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Rationale: Respondeat superior is the common law principle of substituted liability based on a master-servant relationship.
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A) In a high-Fowler position B) Supine with the legs elevated C) With knees pulled up to chest D) On the left side
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