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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 690-608. Liability

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Physicians.--

(1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), a physician who in good faith gives instructions to an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, a paramedic, a registered nurse or a physician assistant shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of issuing the instructions.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply where the actions constitute gross negligence, reckless misconduct or intentional misconduct.

(b) Other medical personnel.--

(1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, a paramedic, a registered nurse or a physician assistant who in good faith attempts to render emergency care to a sick or injured individual in or about a mine shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply where the actions constitute gross negligence, reckless misconduct or intentional misconduct.

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