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Outsourcing services such as anesthesia doesn't necessarily limit your facility's liability in malpractice cases. Many courts will determine whether the patient had reason to believe that a contracted provider was an employee of the facility. If the patient thought so, your facility can be just as liable when an untoward event occurs.
