Asked by Wenni Pematasari on Jun 13, 2024

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​Is a Latin phrase that means "to hold the place of,to substitute for";in health care,it means a physician who substitutes temporarily for another

A) ​informed consent
B) implied consent
C) ​expressed consent
D) ​patient incompetence
E) ​emancipated minor
F) ​mature minor
G) ​subpoena duces tecum
H) ​respondeat superior
I) ​res ipsa loquitur
J) locum tenens
K) defendant
L) ​plaintiff
M) ​deposition
N) ​arbitration
O) ​mediation
P) ​Good Samaritan law

Locum Tenens

A Latin phrase that means “to hold the place of, to substitute for.” In the health care context, a locum tenens is a physician who substitutes temporarily for another.

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A person or thing acting or serving in place of another, often temporarily or as an alternative.

  • Delve into the different medical legal terms and their accurately provided meanings.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals and entities in legal medical scenarios.
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tracy marie subocJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
J
Explanation :
Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that directly translates to "to hold the place of, to substitute for," which in the medical field refers to a physician or healthcare provider who temporarily takes the place of another.