| To assist or not to assist: the legal liability of midwives acting as good Samaritans. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16911881 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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At common law no legal duty exists to rescue. This article examines the common law position and whether NSW case of Lowns v Woods 1996 ATR 81-376 creates a new duty to rescue. Recent legislation in some states provides protection from litigation to those who assist in emergencies providing they act in good faith and without gross negligence. The implications for midwives who act as good Samaritans are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Helen Newnham |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2006-09-05 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives Volume: 19 ISSN: 1871-5192 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2006 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-09-11 Completed Date: 2007-01-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101266131 Medline TA: Women Birth Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-4 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine, Edith Cowan University, Pearson Street, Churchlands, WA 6018, Australia. h.newnham@ecu.edu.au |
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Australia Emergency Medical Services / legislation & jurisprudence* Emergency Treatment* Ethics, Nursing Humans Liability, Legal* Midwifery / legislation & jurisprudence*, standards Moral Obligations Nurse's Role* Refusal to Treat / legislation & jurisprudence Social Responsibility |
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