Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 Section 20 - Bare Act |
| State | Central Government |
| Year | 2007 |
| Section Title | Medical Support for Senior Citizens |
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.