February 11, 2013

SC proactive order :Private Hospitals and Government can be asked to treat cancer patients at Govt Rates

Affordable Health Care is our fundamental right under Art. 21

Government Hospitals are over flooded. Where can poor go?

SC said, Non State Actors (Private Hospitals) Can formulate their own schemes to help poor. And if they need, they can also ask Govt to give them funds.

The case is under consideration. Certain directions are given.

In the meantime, Private Cancer Hospital Directed to treat patients referred from Govt hospital at Govt. Rates.

Case: Dharmshila Hospital V Social Jurist 2012. (6) SCC 105

Haresh Raichura
11/2/2013