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You are not a health professional but you come across a rape- Am I obligated to call 911 baed on good samaritan law?
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∙ 14y ago
You are obliged because you are a human being, and ethically, it's the right thing to do. Who cares about the "law?"
Answer:
It is similar to coming across any emergency. You are in no way obligated by law to do anything. However (there's always a however) if you start to help in any way you have created the impression in the victim or other by-standers that you have taken charge. They may reduce their effort to help, draw attention to the problem etc. and suffer increased harm. You are then obligated to help to the best of your ability until your duties are taken over by others, police, or EMTs.
Failing to help after starting to help or giving the impression that you will help makes you liable.
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