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Jan 31, 2007hospital liabilitymedical negligencedoctor negligencecorporate negligencerespondeat superiorphilippine law
Hospital Liability for Doctor Negligence in the Philippines: Corporate Responsibility Explained
When can a Philippine hospital be held liable for a doctor's negligence? The Supreme Court's ruling in Professional Services, Inc. v. Agana clarifies corporate responsibility.