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A Good Samaritan nurse can be a lifesaver – literally, but before stepping in, make sure to weigh the risks

The legal and professional implications for nurses who go to the aid of people away from their workplace
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- @StephJonesBerry
Posted 17 December 2019 - 00:01
The Ibrahim family (L-R) April, Isaac and Magdi Ibrahim, with baby Eliana. This article looksw at the legal and professional implications of nurses going to the aid of people in trouble outside their workplace.
 
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