Hospital liability for incompetent or marginal physicians.
Hospitals are not only potentially liable for patient injury because of their status as health care providers; they are also liable as employers of physicians. This article reviews the dual legal responsibilities of hospitals for the actions of incompetent or marginal physicians.
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