NREMT Paramedic

Answer: C - Good Samaritan laws protect all citizens, including off duty healthcare workers, from liability when they supply aid to individuals. A person is immune from liability for assisting at the scene of a medical emergency if he acts in good faith, is not grossly negligent, and does not accept payment for services. However, the bar of negligence is generally much higher for trained individuals, and an EMT can be held liable for damages due to actions exceeding their scope of practice, or demonstrating negligent behavior or treatment. Always call for on duty assistance and act only in the best interest of those you seek to assist.