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Comment posted Is First Aid Training Necessary To Provide Help In Rescue Operation? by MS PAT.
Y NOT HELP IT ALSOWAYS GOOD TO HAVE C.P.R AND FIRST AID RESUE GOOD LUCK
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- To all those who responded by bringing up the possibility of lawsuits…..the good Samaritan law protects you from those. The fire department does not “chase you from the scene” because of better liability protection…we do so because #1 we work with each other on a daily basis and know what we’re each capable of and know what our certifications are #2 many times civilians do not know know the local protocols for patient care #3 often they are more hindrance than help and may actually harm the patient #4 they aren’t familiar with our equipment (where it is, how it’s used)
Yes, you can help if there is a disaster. When trained professionals arrive they will take over patient care but may ask for your help. As long as you do as they direct the good Samaritan law will protect you. - helping in times of disaster,like lifting,carrying people and helping fire personnel does not require prior training..but first-aid training is reqd in resque operations, lifting by ropes,tying knots [reef knot etc],..giving artificial respiration,mouth to mouth resuscitation etc you should know how to kill different fires -,oil,chemical, etc
- if there is a disaster, is always then key. Proper knowledge of first aid is always beneficial, no matter the situation. Doctors and other workers are already trained in life support for rescue work in emergency situations. If its about knowing when you can move the in injured, how to bind a wound, then you’d want to do it correctly, so as not to endanger anyone.
So in a world of sue happy individuals, you’d be best off to have some proper training behind you when you are helping someone. I think that’s the bottom line.
Luck! - agree with previous post…basic first aid is good to know just for yourself … it can’t hurt to know how to perform basic first aid…
- In this age of frivelous law suits, people are afraid to help for fear of being sued. Even fire departments, ambulances and doctors will chase you away after they arrive on scene. They have better law suit insurance. But if it were you, would you want to lay stuck, injured and ignored till help came. Even verbal assurance that help is coming is better than nothing. If there is further danger, like a burning car, or debris about to fall, your life is in danger too, but professional help may not arrive in time. I would say do what you can, but I’m not law suit worthy, (broke), they cant get much from me.
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- Can You Be Suide Or Charged For Using First Aid?
no you can not be sued if you are rendering aid to someone that is injured (the burning car). there is a law called the good samaritan law that in laymans terms says if you render aid to someone and that person can not sue you for aiding them. good luck - Can You Be Suide Or Charged For Using First Aid?
if you are First Aid certified you can’t be sued. There’s something called a Good Samartian Law that protects people, the important thing to remember is not to anything you’re not qualified to do and if the person is conscieous ask if you can help them first. - Can You Be Suide Or Charged For Using First Aid?
There are many laws protecting a bystander giving first aid. If there are no trained professionals around, and they won’t get there in time, then yes by all means save the person. I would rather not be able to walk than die. If you want a better answer, I suggest talking to an ambulance administrator. I think if someone tried to sue you in this case, the judge would probably throw it out. Be sure to ask about a good samaritan law - Can You Be Suide Or Charged For Using First Aid?
People can (and will!) sue for just about any excuse- including some that are flat-out stupid.
But yes, there is a good-Samaritan law out there to help protect against that particular kind of litigation. - Can You Be Suide Or Charged For Using First Aid?
Yes, you can be sued for providing aid to a person that winds up injured because of your good efforts if you weren’t properly trained.
There are good samaritan laws to protect people who are only trying to help, but you have to read them. Sometimes in some instances they only protect First response physicians and emergency crews, and not the everyman.
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October 27th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
you can help just make sore you do not go beyond what your level of training etc allows. if you do start to help someone just be sure you dint walk off and leave them as you maybe could be sued for abandonment. common sence and treating someone like you would want to be treated go a long ways in doing what you should
October 27th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Y NOT HELP IT ALSOWAYS GOOD TO HAVE C.P.R AND FIRST AID RESUE GOOD LUCK
October 27th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
In the USA and most of Canada you are protected by the “Good Samaritan” or something to that nature (eg.Quebec) and therefore you can not be sued especially if you are certified in first-aid. if you have first aid you can’t be held liable for negligence for sure.
Please look up the Good Samaritan act on the net to find out more.
So the short answer to you question is no probably not but you need to double check the exact laws for your area.
Only in Quebec do you have to help someone if they need it
In British Columbia the above only applies to a child.
One last thing you need to ask permission before you can help someone, if they say no then you have to wait until they go unconscious and then you can help them
October 28th, 2009 at 12:03 am
In this age of frivelous law suits, people are afraid to help for fear of being sued. Even fire departments, ambulances and doctors will chase you away after they arrive on scene. They have better law suit insurance. But if it were you, would you want to lay stuck, injured and ignored till help came. Even verbal assurance that help is coming is better than nothing. If there is further danger, like a burning car, or debris about to fall, your life is in danger too, but professional help may not arrive in time. I would say do what you can, but I’m not law suit worthy, (broke), they cant get much from me.
October 28th, 2009 at 2:33 am
agree with previous post…basic first aid is good to know just for yourself … it can’t hurt to know how to perform basic first aid…
October 28th, 2009 at 5:26 am
if there is a disaster, is always then key. Proper knowledge of first aid is always beneficial, no matter the situation. Doctors and other workers are already trained in life support for rescue work in emergency situations. If its about knowing when you can move the in injured, how to bind a wound, then you’d want to do it correctly, so as not to endanger anyone.
So in a world of sue happy individuals, you’d be best off to have some proper training behind you when you are helping someone. I think that’s the bottom line.
Luck!
October 28th, 2009 at 7:33 am
helping in times of disaster,like lifting,carrying people and helping fire personnel does not require prior training..but first-aid training is reqd in resque operations, lifting by ropes,tying knots [reef knot etc],..giving artificial respiration,mouth to mouth resuscitation etc you should know how to kill different fires -,oil,chemical, etc
October 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
To all those who responded by bringing up the possibility of lawsuits…..the good Samaritan law protects you from those. The fire department does not “chase you from the scene” because of better liability protection…we do so because #1 we work with each other on a daily basis and know what we’re each capable of and know what our certifications are #2 many times civilians do not know know the local protocols for patient care #3 often they are more hindrance than help and may actually harm the patient #4 they aren’t familiar with our equipment (where it is, how it’s used)
Yes, you can help if there is a disaster. When trained professionals arrive they will take over patient care but may ask for your help. As long as you do as they direct the good Samaritan law will protect you.