Virginia § 8.01-225.1 - Immunity for team physicians
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-225.1 — Immunity for team physicians, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-225.1. Immunity for team physicians
Any physician, surgeon or chiropractor licensed to practice by the Board of Medicine in the Commonwealth who, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct, renders emergency medical care or emergency treatment to a participant in an athletic event sponsored by a public, private or religious elementary, middle or high school while acting without compensation as a team physician, shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission related to such care or treatment.
1989, c. 436; 1993, c. 702; 2005, c. 928.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-225.1
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-225.1 cover?
Section 8.01-225.1 ("Immunity for team physicians") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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