Survey says.....

[Adam]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

I don't know if it is true in every state, but in IL at least there is a Good Samaratin law that says someone cannot be sued if something goes wrong when they are simply trying to help an injured person. Of course, if there are qualified individuals available, then by all means step aside and let them do what they can. And if the player is in no immediate danger, I won't be stepping in right away because I don't have any real medical training, other than CPR.

But we shouldn't be automatically afraid to help, simply because we might cause some possible unknown harm. And if a partner of mine told me they were trained in first aid, I would gladly let them step in with out giving it a second thought.

I was also under the impression that some states have laws requiring those qualified as EMTs to stop and render assistance in emergencies. Now, whether your partners qualifications indeed subject him to such requirements in your state is a question, as is whether the situation described qualifies as such a situation.

Often times, however, professional ethics go farther than state law requirements. Add to that the understanding that your partner may have simply felt obligated to offer his assistance, thinking he was the most qualified.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I was also under the impression that some states have laws requiring those qualified as EMTs to stop and render assistance in emergencies. Now, whether your partners qualifications indeed subject him to such requirements in your state is a question, as is whether the situation described qualifies as such a situation.

Often times, however, professional ethics go farther than state law requirements. Add to that the understanding that your partner may have simply felt obligated to offer his assistance, thinking he was the most qualified.

Based on what I'm learning from this conversation, it sounds like my partner did the right thing and went about doing it the right way.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Based on what I'm learning from this conversation, it sounds like my partner did the right thing and went about doing it the right way.

I think so, but I wasn't there; and it doesn't make it less awkward as he's opening himself up to cheap shots.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I think so, but I wasn't there; and it doesn't make it less awkward as he's opening himself up to cheap shots.

Not sure what that means. Help me out.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Not sure what that means. Help me out.

Just saying that, 1) regardless of why he does it, it's still going to feel awkward to a partner who isn't used to it. We're always told to get away from the player in this situation, so when a partner goes against that grain for whatever reason, it's gonna feel weird. 2) If the injury happens in a crowd, and the coach thinks something funky happened, an official is putting himself in a geographically vulnerable position, opening himself up to a whole lot of verbal attack from coach and parents that a little separation would help with. It's the very reason for #1 above.