RG> People held to be "professionals" are always held to a higher standard,
RG> both in
RG> court and in the public eye.  Joe Citizen who happens upon an accident,
RG> tries
RG> to help a dying victim and fails, or aids, unintentionally, in the death
RG> of the
RG> victim is often considered a "Hero" for doing whatever he could. 
RG> However, the
RG> situation changes if the party is an EMT, Nurse or Doctor.
There's a reason for that.  Being a fully certified lifeguard and therefore a 
certified professional rescuer AND first responder, I am legally and morally 
bound to make a rescue and give aid I am certified to give, on or off duty.  
This includes accidents.  This encompasses doctors, burses, EMTs, and, yes, 
lefeguards.  If we act within or certification, we will be all right.  If 
not, then we could get sued even prosecuted.  I hope this put light on the 
subject.
Peace.
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