Issue 2

The SARAH Act

A ‘responsible approach’ to helping people in an emergency, as in the case of footballer Fabrice Muamba, will be taken into account by a court under the new SARAH Act. Also in this section: New GP member benefit Make compensation fair for all.

The MDU is not aware that any doctor has been sued in the UK for acting in an emergency

Damages awards must be fair and reasonable.

This page was correct at publication on 12/08/2015. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.