What Is the Underlying Legal Concept That Protects Health-Care Professionals

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying legal concept that protects health-care professionals under the Good Samaritan Act?

• A)Informed consent
• B)Moral consent
• C)Implied consent
• D)Because it is the ethical thing to do

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Definitions:

Tranquilizers

Depressant drugs, such as Valium and Xanax, that reduce anxiety and induce relaxation.

Antianxiety

Pertaining to or describing any substance or action that reduces anxiety.

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Metabolic Syndrome

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