Question

An EMT would MOST likely be held liable for abandonment if he or she:

Select one:
A. refused to care for a violent patient who is armed with a knife.
B. remained at the hospital for 30 minutes to give a patient report.
C. did not make provisions for continued care of an injured patient.
D. terminated care of a competent adult patient at his or her request.

Answer 1

An EMT would MOST likely be held liable for abandonment if he or she:

C. did not make provisions for continued care of an injured patient.

Abandonment refers to the termination of care without ensuring that the patient receives appropriate and continued care. In this scenario, if the EMT fails to make provisions or arrangements for the ongoing care of an injured patient before terminating their own care, they may be held liable for abandonment. It is essential for healthcare providers to ensure the continuity of care and hand off responsibility to appropriate medical personnel to avoid abandoning the patient in need.