print email comment close Providing Charity Care: A Primer on Liability Risk URL: http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20030100/52prov.html Description: This brief presentation looks at charitable immunity laws, which apply to medical care given in volunteer settings such as free clinics and other programs for the uninsured. Discusses state laws, federal legislation, and related topics. Includes links to other articles about physician liability. From the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Author: Shapiro, Howard B. Publisher: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Charities, Medical Medical laws and legislation Medical personnel -- Malpractice LII Database Information: Record 21381 created by Jennifer English on 05/01/2006 Last modification on 05/02/2006 Published: 05/04/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21381