Posted by Roni on March 26, 1998 at 16:38:24:
In Reply to: Re: Second Question posted by Jonathan on March 26, 1998 at 16:35:53:
: : : : Does anyone have any examples of situations involving the Good Samaritan law? What are some legal issues involved
: : : I think Marilyn has brought up on. What is the implications if you are giving first aid to a non-patient in the hospital.
: : I know I would act and then think of the ramifications later, it is so automatic after so many years. But it bothers me that a lot of people try so hard to find an error. Wouldn't a bigger professional error be to turn your head a pretend not to see. Then we get back to morals and values.
: Agreed, Marilyn.
Physicians are not obligate to help unless there is a previous pt-dr. relationship.