What Should I Do When I Hear the Call for Medical Assistance in a Plane?

Eastwood expresses his views on what he means to be a physician and possible limitations of his duty to respond for medical assistance in a plane. In the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, physicians do not have the legal duty to assist unless there is a prior patient-physician relationship,...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2017-09, Vol.318 (10), p.907-908
Main Author: Eastwood, Gregory L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft
Emergency services
Emergency Treatment - ethics
Humans
Medical personnel
Passengers
Physician assistants
Physician patient relationships
Physician's Role
Physicians
Seats
Social Responsibility
Travel
Volunteers
Vouchers
Wine
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Summary:Eastwood expresses his views on what he means to be a physician and possible limitations of his duty to respond for medical assistance in a plane. In the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, physicians do not have the legal duty to assist unless there is a prior patient-physician relationship, wherein the person providing assistance must do so voluntarily, in good faith, and not receive compensation, although travel vouchers, wine, and seat upgrades are permissible. Also noted the duties and responsibilities of the nonmedical passengers to behave, to cooperate, and not to distract the attendants, and they should move from their seats if requested, including going from first class to coach.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.2017.7187