Under the Florida Good Samaritan Act, what protection is provided to nurses who render emergency care in good faith?

• A. Immunity from liability for rendering emergency care in good faith, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.
• B. Absolute immunity in all circumstances.
• C. Protection only for physicians.
• D. Immunity from liability applies to all care, including nonemergency situations.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that Florida’s Good Samaritan Act offers liability protection to nurses who provide emergency care in good faith at the scene of an emergency. This immunity shields them from civil liability for their acts or omissions as long as they act reasonably and without gross negligence or willful misconduct. It’s not blanket protection for every action or for nonemergency care, and it isn’t limited to physicians—the protection extends to nurses and other qualified responders when the care is emergency and given in good faith (typically without compensation). The protection recognizes the value of prompt, competent aid in emergencies while still holding responders accountable for truly reckless or intentional harm.