How doctors should handle emergency patients without police report — Delta PPRO
Delta State Police Command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright
How doctors should handle emergency patients without police report — Delta PPRO
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe has issued a crucial directive for medical professionals regarding the treatment of emergency patients without a police report.
This guidance comes in light of ongoing concerns about the treatment of victims, particularly those with gunshot wounds.
Edafe caution came after a netizen explained that it is illegal for medical practitioners to demand a police report before attending to emergency patients.
He wrote, “Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals get in here. It is illegal to demand for police report before treating patients with emergency needs. So many lives have been lost to this. What does the law say?”
Reacting to the post on Monday, the PPRO emphasised that medical practitioners should prioritise the immediate medical care of emergency patients, regardless of whether a police report is available.
In the procedure, the PPRO advised healthcare providers to initiate treatment as soon as a patient arrives, while simultaneously notifying law enforcement. This dual approach ensures that patients receive the necessary care without unnecessary delays, while also allowing police to conduct their investigations.
Edafe wrote, “It’s appalling that some doctors and hospitals still do it. It’s sad, evil and barbaric.
“The only thing they are expected to do is commence treatment and inform the Police immediately. Allowing patients to die because of Police reports is evil.”
