Section-20 Medical support for senior citizen

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Chapter IV: Provisions for Medical Care of Senior Citizen

Section-20 Medical support for senior citizen.-

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 is expanded;

             v.        There are earmarked facilities for geriatric patients in every district hospital duly headed by a medical officer with experience in geriatric care.

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