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Note: Terms in this Glossary are defined in the context of Bad Samaritan laws. Definitions describe either filters in this database or terms in Bad Samaritan laws themselves.
P
Person in Peril
Legal duty arises when a person is exposed to grave physical risk or danger.
Public health emergency
Legal duty to report or rescue arises when there’s an emergency need for health care services to respond to a disaster, significant outbreak of an infectious disease, bioterrorist attack, or other significant or catastrophic event.
Punishment
A sanction — such as a fine, penalty, confinement, or loss of property, right, or privilege — assessed against a person who has violated the law.