Reducing Risk - Episode 41 - Do I have to be a Good Samaritan? What are my risks and obligations?

02/02/2025 21 min
Reducing Risk - Episode 41 - Do I have to be a Good Samaritan?  What are my risks and obligations?

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Episode Synopsis

You’re driving at speed toward the airport to catch an international flight and you notice a person collapsed on the side of the road with people all around. Do you have to stop? What are your obligations to help in an emergency when you are in New Zealand? Are you going to be covered by your indemnity is the care you provide is outside the scope of your normal practice?

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