Except a computer technician can't be held liable for malpractice later.
However, I know what you mean as a social phenomenon. My stepfather-in-law's brother (who is a lawyer, btw) used to see me once a year at my mother-in-law's annual Thanksgiving gathering. One year, he shows up, spots me, and his first words to me are, "Steve! I'm glad your here! I need you to fix my email."
I won't quote what I said back, but we haven't spoken to each other since. (And I'm okay with that.)