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Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck
My first aid training was here in Alberta about ten years ago. The nurse described the potential legal ramifications etc. if you don't ask the victim for permission to move or treat them.
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I think you misheard. Yes you are supposed to ask for consent and identify yourself as a first aider if they are awake, if they say no and you try to help they can sue you. If they are unconsious you still have to ask them and identify yourself as a first aider, and you are given "implied consent" and you are free to help. Pending that you try and help the person within your best abilities you cannot be sued.