The health care practitioner who comes to the aid of an accident victim at the scene may not be held liable under which type of defense?
A. tortfeasor release
B. denial
C. emergency
D. contributory negligence
E. assumption of risk
C. emergency
Under the emergency defense, if a true emergency existed and was not caused by the defendant, and if the appropriate standard of care was met, than the provider may claim emergency. Release of tortfeasor is a technical defense in an already-filed lawsuit. Denial is an assertion of innocence. Contributory negligence is when the defense claims that the patient contributed to the injuries. In assumption of risk, the defendant is alleging that the patient knew of and accepted beforehand any risks involved.
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