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jazziefee

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Which of these laws protects off-duty health care workers from civil liability when they render aid within their specialized body of knowledge at the scene of an emergency?
 
  a. Emergent Care Act of 1975 c. nursing practice act
  b. Good Samaritan Act d. state civil law

Question 2

The enforcement of duties and rights of individuals independent of contractual agreements that involves a civil wrong committed by a person against another person or property is an example of:
 
  a. crime c. misdemeanor
  b. felony d. tort


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beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The Good Samaritan Act protects off-duty health care workers from civil liability when they render aid within their specialized body of knowledge at the scene of an emergency. They are expected to provide care as would another professional with the same background and education.

Answer to Question 2

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Torts are civil wrongs committed by a person against another person or against property. Tort law is the enforcement of duties and rights of individuals independent of contractual agreements.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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