Right to Emergency Care

May 22 2008  | Views 130 |  Comments  (2)
Just incase you are not aware of this.

R!ght to Emergencv Care
Date of .Tudgment : 23.02.2007
Case No. : Appeal (civil) 919 of2007


The Supreme Court has ruled that aU
injured persons especially in the case of road
traffic accidents, assaults, etc., when brought to a
hospital! medical centre, have to be offered first
aid, stabilized and shifted to a higher centre!
government centre if required. It is only after this
that the hospital can demand payment or
complete police formalities. In case you a
bystander and wish to help someone in an
accident, please go ahead and do so. Your
responsibility ends as soon as you leave the
person at the hospital.
The hospital bears the responsibility of
informing the police, first aid, etc.
Please do inform your family and friends
about these basic rights so that we all know what
to expect and what to do in the hour of need.





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