Reducing Risk - Episode 42 - Do I still have to be a Good Samaritan when I am overseas?
The Medical Protection New Zealand podcastShow Notes
What happens if you are on board a flight to the USA and they ask for a medic. If you put your hand up to help do you risk getting sued by the American patient? Are you indemnified? Can you safely prescribe all manner of drugs for a boat skipper in case he has an emergency at sea?
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