Paramedic Legal Responsibilities and Protections

One wrong move as a paramedic could land you in a massive lawsuit for negligence. For that to stick,

they have to prove four things: you had a duty to help, you messed up, the patient got

hurt, and it was your fault. But what if you're off-duty?

The Good Samaritan Act protects you if you decide to help, as long as you act

reasonably. We also can't just treat someone. We need informed consent from a capable

person. If they're unconscious, we assume they'd want help. And their personal

info? Leaking it can mean a $200,000 fine or jail time.