Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
186 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cover which is provided for doctors for good Samaritan acts in relation to the State medical indemnity scheme; if no cover is provided, the advice which is being given to doctors in an emergency of this type; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3427/05]
View answerThe clinical indemnity scheme covers personal injury claims against staff employed by agencies covered by the scheme who provide care or treatment in emergencies in the Republic of Ireland. The scheme does not extend to informal non-emergency diagnosis, treatment or prescribing for family, friends or colleagues other than in the context of a formal attendance for treatment at an agency covered by the scheme. Professional indemnity cover for good Samaritan acts not covered by the clinical indemnity scheme is provided by the MDU and MPS as a benefit of membership.
