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liable for this consequence?

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kpmle2
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09/04/07 - 08:20 AM

A physician picked up a car accident victim from the street and brought him to the ER in his car. He did not want to wait for an ambulance because the patient’s condition was critical. Physical examination in the ER reveals quadriplegia. Is the physician liable for this consequence?

dermatology
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09/04/07 - 04:20 PM

good sam shield protects doctor who volunteers in outside hospital emergencies ..... he is not liable for patients condition .....

but if at all physician takes money or any favor from patient shield is broken and good sam law wont help physician if at all anything goes wrong with patient ......

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09/04/07 - 08:44 PM

dermatology wrote:
good sam shield protects doctor who volunteers in outside hospital emergencies ..... he is not liable for patients condition .....

but if at all physician takes money or any favor from patient shield is broken and good sam law wont help physician if at all anything goes wrong with patient ......

or if the physician's actions were beyond his competence...

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kpmle2
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09/10/07 - 04:19 PM

YES, because the physician did not protect the neck of the patient resulting in quadriplegia.

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