Joan Smith, an Operating Room Nurse, Was Loaned to Dr

Joan Smith, an operating room nurse, was loaned to Dr. Brown, a surgeon, by Dr. Williams, Joan's employer. Joan and Dr. Brown are both being sued for malpractice for an injury that occurred during a surgical procedure. Who is liable for Joan's actions?

A) Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, Dr. Williams is responsible for Joan's actions.
B) Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, Dr. Brown is responsible for Joan's actions, because he was Joan's agent at the time of the surgery.
C) Only Joan is responsible for her actions.
D) There can be no case of malpractice, because the patient signed a consent for surgery.
E) None of the above.

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