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[Tom Hansen]

Exactly, Area Man!

Barring the accessibility to qualified medical/emergency personnel, I'd
rather feel bad about doing the wrong thing versus not doing anything at
all.

I'll sleep better knowing that I did what I could.  If somebody wants to
sue me for tryin', so be it.  Just what price do you put on your
conscience?

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho



On Sat, May 14, 2011 6:04 pm, Dan Carscallen wrote:
> There are supposed to be "good Samaritan" laws in place to protect those
> who are trying to help, otherwise why would anyone bother trying in this
> litigious society?
>
> Of course, there are risks, as Wayne mentioned, but some of the worst are
> if there is some sort of spinal injury. But if it's a choice between
> burning to death or making a risky move, go ahead and move me.
>
> As an aside, whether it's for everyone's assurance or whatever, we are
> trained in "rapid extrication" techniques, but we are also trained that
> our safety comes first. We already have one patient, we don't want to get
> careless and create another.
>
> DC