NYMC Faculty Publications

Understanding Liability Risks and Protections for Pediatric Providers During Disasters.

DOI

10.1542/peds.2018-3892

Journal Title

Pediatrics

First Page

72

Last Page

74

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2019

Department

Pediatrics

Abstract

Although most health care providers will go through their careers without experiencing a major disaster in their local communities, if one does occur, it can be life and career altering. The American Academy of Pediatrics has been at the forefront of providing education and advocacy on the critical importance of disaster preparedness. From experiences over the past decade, new evidence and analysis have broadened our understanding that the concept of preparedness is also applicable to addressing the unique professional liability risks that can occur when caring for patients and families during a disaster. In our recommendations in this policy statement, we target pediatric health care providers, advocates, and policy makers and address how individuals, institutions, and government can work together to strengthen the system of liability protections during disasters so that appropriate and timely care can be delivered with minimal fear of legal reprisal or confusion.

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