Good Samaritan legislation

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[səmar′itən]

Etymology: good Samaritan, from New Testament parable; L, lex, law, lator, proposer

laws enacted in most states to protect physicians, dentists, nurses, and some other health professionals from liability while rendering emergency medical or dental aid, unless there is proven willful wrong or gross negligence.

good samaritan legislation,

n the statutes enacted in some states protecting health care professionals from liability for aid rendered in emergency situations, unless there is a showing of willful wrong or gross negligence.

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