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Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, 20050229 by R.N. Lori Ann Beck, M.S.N., F.N.P.-C.
Good Samaritan Law
Legally, health care professionals coming to a person's aid in an emergency situation are covered under the federal Good Samaritan Law. Protection under this law requires that the situation is deemed an emergency, that no monetary compensation for the treatment is provided, and that the care provided is done "in good faith." In most U.S. states, health care professionals have no mandatory obligation to help in an emergency situation, but the Good Samaritan Law is in place to protect from liability those who do offer assistance.
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Emergency medical technician (EMT)A person who is trained and certified to provide basic life support.
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