Ethics, Law, and the Good Samaritan

If you are witness to a medical emergency, should you offer assistance?

To prepare for this Discussion, research the Good Samaritan Law for the state of Maryland. Find another jurisdiction with a different Good Samaritan Law. Consider how the two are divergent.

By Thursday October 20, 2016, post a 400 word comprehensive response to the following:

• What are 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 law is clear and well written? Support your stance with examples.

• Are there any changes that you would like to see made to the law? What are those changes?

Support your work with proper APA citations from the Learning Resources and any other sources.