If a consultant is not a consultee's administrative supervisor, the consultant:
A) is still responsible for any outcomes related to the consultee taking the consultant's advice.
B) legally would be considered to have control and authority over a consultee, even though the consultant is not the consultee's boss.
C) can avoid liability for any actions of the consultee by purchasing professional liability insurance.
D) can avoid liability for any actions of the consultee by having the consultee sign an agreement that releases the consultant from liability.
E) generally, would not be held legally responsible for actions taken by the consultee based on the consultant's advice.

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Generally, the consultant would not be held legally responsible for actions taken by the consultee based on the consultant's advice if they are not the consultee's administrative supervisor. However, it is important to note that specific circumstances and any contractual or ethical obligations could potentially impact this general rule.

If a Consultant Is Not a Consultee's Administrative Supervisor, the Consultant