This is for my econ class and I don't know the answer! help!Why is it legal for anyone to give free medical advice but you have to have a license to charge for it?
The federal government needs to collect taxes on the money for one thing. The license is suppose to weed out the unqualified individuals. In order to get a license you have to produce the qualifications and pass a test.
Why is it legal for anyone to give free medical advice but you have to have a license to charge for it?
Move to Canada, free licensed medical advice is legal here. :)
It has to do with consideration (money), if you don't collect money for something there is no duty of care and you're not responsible for the results.
If you accept money, there is a duty of care, you're responsible and there could be a physicians compensation fund in place as well.
as evidenced by the Y!A ';Health'; category... any moron can give medical advice...and buyer beware...that's what a lot of the folks answering there are.
A person is free to solicit medical advice from anyone they choose. A person is allowed to give medical advice to anyone they choose - for free.
If you provide medical advice for a fee, you are liable for the content of your answer. %26amp; all professions that provide medical advice for a fee have regulatory boards that require licensure...pharmacists, doctors, dentists, midwives, physical therapists...etc.
I believe the legal issue would be how you represented yourself. If you claim to be some sort of professional %26amp; provided medical advice under this guise but were not actually licensed then ur in hot water. If you have a disclaimer that makes it clear you have no license you still will not be protected if harm comes as a result of your negligent advice...just that charges will be different in any criminal or civil suit filed.
In order to charge, one must meet government requirements. Such as proof of education.
there are liability issues with that kind of thing
Liability.
You get what you pay for.
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