Discussion: Ethics,
Law, and the Good Samaritan
Darnell, a sophomore in college, is
sitting in class when his instructor collapses mid-sentence. Silence fills the
room and students appear frozen in their seats, except for Darnell. He rushes
over to his instructor and begins to check for breathing and a heartbeat.
Darnell’s assessment confirms that his instructor is not breathing and has no
pulse, which indicates a possible heart attack. He immediately opens the man’s
airway and begins giving him breaths and compressions. The day before, Darnell
finished taking his skills test for his Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
training. He is scheduled to take the written exam next week to be certified in
CPR.
Consider both law and ethics. Were Darnell’s
actions ethical? Were they legal? Could Darnell be liable for performing CPR
without having completed his training?
Answers to these questions will be explored by
examining Good Samaritan Laws, which is the focus of the Discussion this week.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Research the Good Samaritan
Law for your state or province.
Find another jurisdiction
with a different Good Samaritan Law.
Consider how the two Good
Samaritan laws are different.
Post a comprehensive response to the following:
Describe the fundamental
elements of the Good Samaritan Laws for the two jurisdictions you
researched.
How do they differ from one
another? Be specific and provide examples.
Do you think the laws are
clear and well written? Support your stance with examples.
Describe any changes that
you would like to see made to each law.
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