Posted by linda on March 26, 1998 at 16:21:13:
In Reply to: Re: First question posted by Marilyn Lawrence on March 26, 1998 at 16:15:14:
: : : : What is your definition of the good samaritan law?
: : : We all talk about emergencies that happen outside the workplace. What would happen if someine were to drop inside the hospital and we performed incorrect CPR and fractured ribs. Since we were inside the confines of our professional workplace on duty, could we be sued for injury then?
yes-a health profession should be able to do that right that is almost the first thing that you learn. Doing it over and over again one should be a pro at it.
: : That's a good question, but I think the answer is yes because of the incorrect CPR performed.
: I think the answer is yes also because we are on duty.