Q: WE have an AED at our church but the pastor keeps it locked up. I am a nurse, could I be held accountable if somebody

has a heart attach and I can not access the AED? Can our church be sued if we do not use the AED or oxygen?

2 Lawyer Answers
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: I don't see that liability on either you or the church. The question they may ask is what training and experience you have had in that device.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY

A: As a general matter, I do not see any liability on your part personally, as you do not appear to be in any professional medical capacity at the church. It is not as if you are a nurse in your professional capacity at a hospital or medical office. In terms of the church, there's nothing to stop someone from suing. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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