Swiss medical weeklyHumansSwitzerlandLiabilityLegalResuscitation
In dubio pro REA: criminal liability risks in resuscitation.
Marc Thommen
Published: 202510.57187/s.5033
Abstract
Can lifesaving be punishable? Performing resuscitation in an emergency places individuals under great pressure. Empirical studies indicate that potential helpers often hesitate to intervene for fear of legal consequences. However, this concern is unf…
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