Hypothetical examine?
This also applies to health protection workers in standard ( nurses doctors, etc.) that are not on duty.
I know that it would suck if they didnt stop and do anything, but are there "rules"?
Answer:
There is no requirement for someone to stop while sour duty. In fact, within the last 10-15 years the bystander assistance have lessened because of the scare of a lawsuit. There is an exploit in place (in the US) that protects an party who assists in an emergency situation call the Good Samaritan Law. It doesn't stop the actual lawsuit (anyone can sue anyone) but it gives the certified medical personality (bystander) some protection. It basically say if a bystander renders aid within the extent of his or her training it is done with suitable faith to release a life. It does not protect a entity who uses medical treatment outside their training. When I teach CPR classes I commonly use this example. Say someone is coking, you say to him. "I reflect you are coking." I know first aid, can I help. Then you do abdominal thrusts (Hymlick Maneuver).to be exact within your margin of training. Now, if you try some Macgyver move and slice open the windpipe and use a straw to breathe through afterwards you are liable for the damage cause to the person.
I am an Aussie and over here we are within no way obligated to stop & render assistance.
We also cannot be sued if the assistance we do contribute fails to free a life.
However, if we jump on in & announce something similar to "Stand back! I'm a doctor!" & consequently do something retarded that causes incapacitate that could have acceptably been avoided consequently we CAN be sued.
In the state of Washington, medical professionals are obligated to stop and render assistance when they can, of course, how anyone proves that you basically kept on going and who you are, is beyond me, but that is the regulation. You are protected by the good samaritan regulation, ie you cannot be sued if the assistance you render fails to succeed contained by saving time or stabilizing injury.
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