Physician's Guide to Medicine - Good Samaritan Law

Under what circumstances is a physician not liable for an alleged act of malpractice which occurred while rendering emergency care?

(1) When a physician gratuitously and in good faith renders emergency care or assistance at the scene of an emergency or accident, provided that any act or omission is not grossly negligent, willful or wanton; or

(2) When a physician gratuitously and in good faith renders emergency care or assistance to any minor injured in an accident, competitive sports, or other emergency at the scene of an accident, without consent of the minor´s parent(s) or guardian, provided that any act or omission is not grossly negligent, willful or wanton.