Date of Judgement : 23.02.2007
Case No.: Appeal(civil)919 of 2007
The Supreme court has rules 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 policy formalities. In case you a bystander and wish to help someone, please go ahead. 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.. hope this changes the long emergency waits in the hospital, and also encourage bystanders to come to the forefront.
Thought of sharing this information i received, under social responsibility.
Happy mindswapping!