S.L. 94.11 Art. 40Violent or sudden and unexpected death or absence without leave of any patient.

When any violent or sudden and unexpected death or absence without leave of any patient occurs, medical officers shall notify the Superintendent or the psychiatrist in charge of the case, the relatives of the patient and the Police. Medical officers shall submit a detailed report of the case and of their investigations thereon to the Superintendent or psychiatrist for transmission to the Chief Government Medical Officer through the Superintendent.

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