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People associated with Jharkhand Medical Services, Medical Services Institute (Prevention of Violence and Property Damage) Bill 2023 has been approved. It has been decided that punitive action will be taken against the people involved in medical service for taking violent action or causing damage to property. In such a case, imprisonment of maximum two years and fine of 50 thousand will be imposed.
This will be a cognizable offence, DSP level officials will investigate it. The trial of the crime will be done by the court of competent level. A provision has also been made to pay compensation for causing damage to private medical service institutions. A provision has also been made by the Medical and Medical Services Institute to follow medical ethics and give complete information related to the patient’s treatment.
What is in Medical Protection Act
patient care
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Doctors and hospitals will have to give complete information about the treatment given to the patients admitted in the OPD and ward to the patient and his relatives in writing.
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Information about the cost of hospital treatment or package (estimated expenditure) is to be given on the notice board
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The National Medical Commission has to be followed in the treatment of the patient. Mandatory for accident patients
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The body of the dead person has to be handed over to the relatives without stopping, so that they can ensure the last rites.
what do hospitals have to do
what do hospitals have to do
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Recruitment of registered doctors and nurses
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The Deputy Commissioner will constitute a team to investigate the complaint registered for negligence or wrong treatment.
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The report of negligence in treatment has to be submitted within 15 days.
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Deployment of CCTV cameras and security at sensitive places in the hospital
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Setting up of a control room to monitor the medical service establishment
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System to control and restrict entry into hospital and clinic premises
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Treating pregnant women and providing pre and post natal care
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