As you walk down the street you see an older man collapse. You rush over and provide care. What law protects you from liability while off duty?
  1. Good Medic Law
  2. EMT Workers Act
  3. The Good Samaritan Law
  4. Ryan White Laws
Explanation
Answer - C - The Good Samaritan Law protects 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, often the Good Samaritan defense has not held up in court due to the term “grossly negligent” being subjective and the jury usually is made up from nonmedical individuals.
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