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GOOD SAMARITAN LAW GUIDELINES

1. The Bystander is allowed to leave immediately after safely taking the injured person to the hospital without getting questioned only after giving the address. 2. The Bystander should be compensated or rewarded for his act to encourage others to come forward to help the road accident victims 3. The Bystanders shall not be liable for any civil or criminal liability 4. The Bystander shall not be compelled to reveal their personal details while informing the police or the emergency services. 5. Disclosure of personal details should not be made compulsory under MLC form of the hospital. 6. Disciplinary actions against those who do not follow it. 7. A person who has willingly admitted to be an eye witness, shall be investigated without harassment. 8. The examination should follow procedures mentioned under section 294 of CPC 9. Video Conferencing should be used for interrogations. 10. Both the private and the government hospitals should not force the bystander to pay the admission costs unless he a relative of the person. 11. Lack of response from the doctor shall constitute professional misconduct under the Indian Medical Council Regulation 2002. 12. All Hospitals shall publish a charter outside the hospital in English, hindi and the regional language of the place stating that they shall not detain the bystanders. 13. If the Bystander desires, the hospital shall provide a acknowledgement confirming the accident and the bringing of the victim by the bystander. 14. Both private and government hospitals are required to follow these guidelines, violation of which will give rise to appropriate actions by the concerned authorities. 15. A letter containing these guidelines shall be send by the central and the state government to the hospitals in their respective jurisdiction.

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