Good Samaritan Legislation (GSL) can offer legal protections for people who call 911 in the event of an overdose and can offer protections for the overdose survivor. However, GSL looks different in different states, with some laws offering stronger protections than others. The Wisconsin GSL is particularly weak, which leads to many individuals who call for help and who survive overdose ending up with legal charges and periods of incarceration. During this session, the speakers will describe the legislative process in Wisconsin (Mark Grapentine), the evidence behind GSL (Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar), the WI GSL in current state and how we are hoping it can improve in the future (Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar), and describe the Wisconsin Good Samaritan Coalition’s efforts and ways to get involved moving forward (Annette Czarnecki).
Speakers: Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH, Mark Grapentine, JD, and Annette Czarnecki
Learning Objectives include:
WISAM is offering Enduring CME for this training until September 26, 2027. Register here and you will receive a link to the webinar recording and CME instructions. This online learning session and CME credit is coordinated by WISAM as part of the ORP.
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Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine and American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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