Pro bono health service delivery to the indigent: Legal and ethical issues

This article summarizes the legal and ethical issues of pro hone (volunteer ) health care delivery. Pro bone is defined, and the scope of activities an d the obligations inherent in this type of provision of care are discussed. The legal aspects of planning for and implementing pro hone service activi ties are presented. Qualified immunity according to the Good Samaritan stat utes are addressed. Finally, clinical liability risk management for protect ing the provider from liability is presented.