PAs providing first aid outside of hospital are not liable unless what occurs?

• A. Death caused by gross negligence
• B. The patient files a complaint
• C. The service is provided for payment
• D. The action violates confidentiality

Answer: (A)

Good Samaritan protections for PA clinicians who provide emergency aid outside a hospital shield you from liability for ordinary mistakes, as long as you act in good faith, within your training, and without seeking compensation. The protection ends when there is gross negligence that causes harm or death, which is why the scenario described—death resulting from gross negligence—makes you potentially liable. In contrast, simply receiving a complaint, being paid for the service, or a confidentiality issue does not automatically override the immunity in the same way, though those factors can lead to separate professional or legal consequences.