89 chapters · 973 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 7-401 Limitation on liability for medical care or assistance in emergency situations
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(a) Any person who in good faith renders emergency medical care or assistance to an injured person at the scene of an accident or other emergency in the District of Columbia outside of a hospital, without the expectation of receiving or intending to seek compensation from such in…
D.C. Code § 7-402 Health care professional volunteer assistance protection
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(a) A licensed physician, registered nurse, certified midwife, or advanced practice registered nurse certified or practicing in the specialty of obstetrics or gynecology who in good faith provides health care or treatment at or on behalf of a free health clinic operating lawfully…
D.C. Code § 7-403 Seeking health care for an overdose victim
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(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the offenses listed in subsection (b) of this section shall not be considered crimes and shall not serve as the sole basis for revoking or modifying a person’s supervision status: (1) For a person who: (A) Reasonably believes that he or she is e…
D.C. Code § 7-404 Prescribing authority of opioid antagonist for overdose victim and 3rd parties
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(a) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1) "Community-based organization" means an organization that provides services, including medical care, counseling, homeless services, or drug treatment, to individuals and communities impacted by drug use. The term "community-base…