title: Ethical implications of first aid.
abstract: Nurses have a moral duty to act when faced with emergency situations. Fear of legal recourse is no excuse for failing to provide first-aid care. This article considers the ethical implications for the nurse, midwife and health visitor at the scene of an accident.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Castledine
mesh_terms: D032781:Codes of Ethics; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D028681:Moral Obligations; D009014:Morals; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States