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Kal · #31 Post by **Kal** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:10 am

MontyCarlo wrote:Stupid squids and their lack of gear!

Funny you should mention that...

NEESE_GSX-R600 · #32 Post by **NEESE_GSX-R600** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:44 am

hey, its your favorit squid

#33 Post by **t_bonee** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:46 am

My wifes a nurse and the samething applies to her if she helps in an emergency like that.

sapaul · #34 Post by **sapaul** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:01 am

Kal wrote:
MontyCarlo wrote:Stupid squids and their lack of gear!

Funny you should mention that...

I aspire to that look.

ctrl+z · #35 Post by **ctrl+z** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:35 am

MrGompers wrote:That's not exactly correct. Every state in the USA has "good samaritian" laws on the book. Meaning you can't be sued for trying to help someone in an emergency situation even if you totally F it up.

One possible exception to the law (altho I'm sure it varies from state to state)
If you actually are a doctor and stop to help someone you can be sued.
Which is strange cuz that means doctors won't stop to help for fear of being sued. And a doctor is who I would be looking for in an emergency situation.

Here's an overview of the Good Samaritan law and a state by state list of variations. There may be some innacuracies, but I honestly don't know.

Also, I think in many cases doctors are required to give aid if needed, but that may be covered under a different set of laws.

CNF2002 · #36 Post by **CNF2002** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:09 am

During my CPR/emergency aid training we discussed Good Samaritan laws. Although the law varies from state to state, the gist of it is that anyone who has the ability to help can do so as long as they do not exceed their level of training.

Example; if a doctor who has been trained in setting bones puts on a splint, there is no grounds for lawsuit. If an orthodontist cuts someone open and removes their apendix in the middle of the street, then its sue-time. You cannot be sued for administering basic first aid to someone.

You also must always ask for permission first. The victim, assuming they are conscious, must tell you that it is okay for you to help them. If they are unconscious, it is considered 'implied consent' that they want you to help them, and you are okay there too.

Implied consent of unconcious victims does not apply to dates though.

dieziege · #37 Post by **dieziege** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:15 am

How about figs?

rapidblue · #38 Post by **rapidblue** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:25 am

CNF2002 wrote:
Implied consent of unconcious victims does not apply to dates though.

Damn you for getting my hopes up

j/k

Mag7C · #39 Post by **Mag7C** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:41 am

All I needed was a "procreating" phone and I'm pretty sure it's a law that you have to stop if you're the first one to come upon the scene of an accident. But no, it's more important that you get home in time to watch oprah. I still hate people!

Sorry for the threadjack. I will sit in silent rage now....

flynrider · #40 Post by **flynrider** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:56 am

Among my friends and family there are several doctors. Because of the various loopholes and differing requirements of the samaritan statutes, most are reluctant to provide aid at the scene of an accident.

A friend of mine who is a doctor here in Arizona was sued for helping in an accident. The patient's lawyer tried every trick to exploit the various loopholes and exceptions in the law. He ultimately failed, but not until my friend has spent in excess of $20K defending himself.

Ironically, my friend did nothing at the accident scene other than monitor the patient's vital signs, and apply a compression bandage to a bleeding wound. The lawyer went after him because there was a chance that he would settle for a sizable chunk of cash, rather than fight.

It's a screwed up system and I wouldn't blame a doctor for just driving on past if I were in an accident.