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good samaritan law |
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good samaritan law a law that provides protection against claims of malpractice for medical practitioners who render emergency care at the scene of an accident except when gross negligence or willful misconduct can be proved. Most states in the USA have passed such laws; all the laws cover doctors, and about half the laws cover nurses. It would be beneficial if similar laws were enacted to protect veterinarians and their patients. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| And the other is bringing more public awareness to the California Good Samaritan Law, which protects people from possible litigation if they stop at an accident scene to help a victim. Despite common public perceptions, AED Good Samaritan laws do not protect everyone. They say that it looks too much like a good Samaritan law. |
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