A valuable information to share... Right to Emergency Care: Date of Judgment: 23/02/2007. Case No.: Appeal (civil) 919 of 2007. The Supreme Court has ruled that all 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 Are bystanders 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.
Friday, September 28, 2007
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Please check the websie of supreme court about the judgement you are referring. Its something else. Please don't misguide people like this or are you sure this order is from SUPREME COURT OF INDIA.
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