Mr Samay was severely hurt while working in his factory and fell unconscious He was rushed to a...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

Mr. Samay was severely hurt while working in his factory and fell unconscious. He was rushed to a hospital by his fellow workers. In the hospital (at emergency/casualty ward) the doctors opined that he should be operated immediately. While conducting preliminary examinations, he was found to be HIV positive. The doctors are in a dilemma regarding what should they do first-

Doctors should operate first

Doctors should inform his family members

Doctors should inform his employers

Doctors should not inform anyone because it would violate patient’s right of privacy.

Explanation:

The emergent situation in this case is that Mr. Samay is if severely hurt and hence should be operated first.
The doctors opined that an immediate operation was needed.