Malpractice or masterful practice?Navigating vicarious liability in healthcare  

作　　者：Satvik N Pai Naveen Jeyaraman Madhan Jeyaraman Swaminathan Ramasubramanian 

机构地区：[1]Department of Orthopaedics,PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,Bengaluru 560100,Karnataka,India [2]Department of Orthopaedics,ACS Medical College and Hospital,Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute,Chennai 600077,Tamil Nadu,India [3]Department of Orthopaedics,Government Medical College,Omandurar Government Estate,Chennai 600002,Tamil Nadu,India

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2025年第2期10-13,共4页世界临床病例杂志（英文）

摘　　要：In the intricate landscape of healthcare,vicarious liability looms large,shaping the responsibilities and actions of healthcare practitioners and administrators alike.Illustrated by a poignant scenario of a medication error,this article navigates the complexities of vicarious liability in healthcare.It explains the legal basis and ramifications of this theory,emphasizing its importance in fostering responsibility,protecting patient welfare,and easing access to justice.The paper explores the practical effects of vicarious responsibility on day-to-day operations,leadership practices,and decision-making processes via the eyes of senior consultants,junior doctors,and hospital administrators.Through comprehensive insights and real-world examples,it underscores the imperative of fostering a culture of accountability,communication,and quality care to navigate the intricate web of liabilities inherent in modern healthcare.

关 键 词：Vicarious liability Healthcare RESPONSIBILITY LITIGATION Patient welfare 

分 类 号：R19[医药卫生—卫生事业管理]