Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Review legal duties on medical treatment of athletes. |
| Source: |
College Athletics & the Law. 2008, Vol. 4 Issue 10, p3-3. 2/3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
Medical examinations of athletes, Sports injuries, Athletic trainers, Sports safety, Medical care |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses legal obligations concerning medical supervision and treatment to injured student-athletes or spectators. It states that athletic trainers have a legal duty to relay pertinent information to physicians about injured athletes. It adds that colleges can be held liable for not having a trainer present when there was a duty to do so. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
