A solution was prepared by an employee and injected into the patient by a physician. The physician made no examination of the fluid, and the patient suffered permanent injuries as a result of the injection. The court determined that the physician is ___________.

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The court determined that the physician is not responsible for drugs prepared by an employee unless he knowingly could have prevented injury to the patient. This implies that the physician's liability is limited to situations where he had knowledge or reason to suspect that the drug could cause harm.

A Solution Was Prepared by an Employee and Injected into the Patient