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8331 – Medical Good Samaritan Civil Immunity | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law grants civil immunity to healthcare providers giving emergency care in good faith, protecting them from civil damages unless gross negligence occurs.

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8331 – Medical Good Samaritan Civil Immunity

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 8331

Summary

Pennsylvania law provides civil immunity to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners who, in good faith, provide emergency care at the scene of an emergency. The law shields them from civil damages unless their actions involve gross negligence or intentional harm. 'Good faith' includes making a reasonable judgment that immediate care is necessary.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law grants civil immunity to healthcare providers giving emergency care in good faith, protecting them from civil damages unless gross negligence occurs.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.