There really is a dizzying array of stuff we can do to get ourselves in legal hot water in EMS. I was considering a few this afternoon and I got this idea. Let's play a game. I'll give you a whole … [Read more...]
What Is The Good Samaritan Law?
June 25, 2009 By 3 Comments
The term "Good Samaritan" comes from the gospel of Luke. In the parable told by Christ, a Samaritan helped a Jew who had been beaten and robbed. At the time, the Samaritans and Jews were mortal … [Read more...]
What Is The Duty To Act?
June 23, 2009 By 14 Comments
This week I'd like to explore two related topics that tend to create a bunch of confusion - the duty to act and the good Samaritan law. If you want to see a room full of EMTs argue with each … [Read more...]
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