Though surgeon is generally not liable for negligence of anesthesiologist, surgeon usually is liable for negligence of anesthetist-resident or nurse-anesthetist under doctrine of “captain of the ship.” McCullough v. Bethany Med. Ctr., 683 P.2d 1258 (Kan. 1984) Suggested by Jill Bergquist, West Principal Attorney Editor
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