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Am I My Doctor's Keeper? Tennessee Hospitals May Be Vicariously Liable for the Negligence of Independent Contractor Physicians


by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC View Firm Credentials
Nashville Office

July 11, 2008

Previously published on June 19, 2008

On May 6, 2008, the Tennessee Supreme Court opened the door to holding hospitals in Tennessee vicariously liable for the actions of independent contractor physicians under the doctrine of apparent agency.


 

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