Medical Amnesty Policy
Medical Amnesty Policies are laws or acts enacted protecting from liability those who seek medical attention as a result of illegal actions. Such policies have been developing most notably in colleges in the United States regarding alcohol and drug use by students. Schools such as Cornell University have implemented such policies to protect students seeking medical attention from illegal action for underage drinking and possession of alcohol and/or drugs. The purpose of such policies is to reduce the hesitation caused by fear of legal action to seek medical attention. Similar policies are applicable at many levels: Colleges and universities, local communities, as well as state governments and the federal government. In 2012, The Medical Amnesty Initiative was started with the specific purpose of advocating for the introduction and passage of Medical Amnesty legislation throughout the United States.
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