In which of the following court cases was a service provider held liable for the HMO's decision to limit hospitalization, even though the provider had recommended additional treatment?
A) Wickline v. State of California
B) Muse v. Charter Hospital of Winston-Salem, Inc.
C) Tarasoff v. University of California - Berkeley
D) Bogust v. Iverson

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In Wickline v. State of California, the court held that a service provider could be held liable for the consequences of complying with an HMO's decision to limit hospitalization, even when the provider had recommended additional treatment. This case is often cited in discussions about the responsibilities and liabilities of healthcare providers and insurers in managed care settings.

In Which of the Following Court Cases Was a Service