Section 20: Medical support for senior citizens.

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007Central Act · Act 56 of 2007

The State Government shall ensure that,--

(i) the Government hospitals or hospitals funded fully or partially by the Government shall provide beds for all senior citizens as far as possible;

(ii) separate queues be arranged for senior citizens;

(iii) facility for treatment of chronic, terminal and degenerative diseases is expanded for senior citizens;

(iv) research activities for chronic elderly diseases and ageing expanded;

(v) there are earmarked facilities for geriatric patients in every district hospital dully headed by a medical officer with experience in geriatric care.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Section	20
Marginal note	Medical support for senior citizens.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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