Amanda is a nurse in Dr. Smith's pediatric practice. She accidently gives a patient the wrong medication. Dr. Smith is held responsible under:

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The doctrine of respondeat superior holds an employer liable for the negligent acts of their employees when committed within the scope of employment. In this scenario, Amanda is an employee of Dr. Smith's pediatric practice, and the wrong medication was given while she was performing her duties as a nurse. Therefore, Dr. Smith is responsible for Amanda's mistake under the doctrine of respondeat superior.

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