Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Illinois

CPR - Good Samaritan ?

Scenario: I perform CPR on someone who collapses. I am up-to-date with my American Red Cross Certification, and I do the best I can to revive the person. Despite my efforts, either the CPR doesn't work, or I do something wrong. Am I liable for any bad outcomes ? Is there some sort of Good Samaritan Law here ? This is a real concern for me. Thanks.


Asked on 6/22/03, 10:50 am

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Re: CPR - Good Samaritan ?

See this site for Illinois Good Samaritan Act

http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/ilcs/ch745/ch745act49.htm

745 ILCS 49 Sec.10: "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; exemption from civil liability for emergency care. Any person currently certified in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation who complies with generally recognized standards, and who in good faith, not for compensation, provides emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a person who is an apparent victim of acute cardiopulmonary insufficiency shall not, as the result of his or her acts or omissions in providing resuscitation, be liable for civil damages, unless the acts or omissions constitute willful and wanton misconduct."

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Answered on 6/22/03, 12:57 pm


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