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SB 0011 - Mental Health; emergency examinations of a person for involuntary evaluation; authorize emergency medical technician, cardiac technicians (PF)

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Michael Rhett
Last Action: 12/9/2016 - Senate Prefiled
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SB 11 amends Title 37 of the OCGA by giving emergency medical technicians, cardiac technicians, and paramedics immunity from liability with the admission or discharge of a patient from a facility and immunity from liability for failing to meet applicable standards of care with a patient. In addition, SB 11 adds that any physician may execute a physician’s certificate under a medical technician, cardiac technician, or paramedic.

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