To Assist or Not Assist: Good Samaritan Considerations for Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners and other health care providers may face situations where they are confronted with an emergency. Such occurrences are not limited to the hospital setting; they can happen anywhere. This article consists of a review of selected Good Samaritan cases, an overview of state laws in this regard, and a brief discussion of how other countries have dealt with Good Samaritan situations. Appropriate nurse practitioner considerations in this regard are suggested.