congratulations to those of you who chose
E) Use of standard procedure as this is correct answer
Explanation (source FA Q&A):
The Good Samaritan Law is meant to protect people (including off-duty medical professionals) who help others in emergency situations such as this mentioned in the question. The law differs in each state, but the general rule concepts are the same: care providers must use standard procedures. Note that the law does not protect volunteers from gross negligence. Volunteers should limit their actions to their field of training.
Answer A is incorrect. The Good Samaritan Law stipulates that the care provider cannot request or receive compensation for their actions.
Answer B is incorrect. The provider should call for help as soon as possible. The law requires that once the provider assumes the role, he or she must stay with the victim until further help arrives, not simply until help is called.
Answer C is incorrect. The Good Samaritan Law DOES NOT protect the volunteer form legal action. The patient is free to pursue legal recourse if the care provided is negligent and results in injury.
In KLN we can read:
You are not required to stop and help.
If help offered, shielded from liability
provided:
1) actions are within physician's competence (so I guess dermatologist shouldn't intubate?
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2) only accepted procedures are performed
3) physician remains at scene after starting therapy until relieved by competent personnel
4) no compensation changes hands.
