Is FIR Required for Gunshot Wound Treatment in Your Country?

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In India, individuals suffering from gunshot wounds are required to have a First Information Report (FIR) registered with the police before receiving treatment in public hospitals. This policy raises concerns about the potential delay in urgent medical care for critically injured patients. The discussion highlights a lack of similar requirements in the United States, where immediate medical attention is prioritized regardless of police involvement. Participants also clarify that an FIR is a formal report made to police, and in some countries like Poland, medical facilities must report gunshot wounds to authorities, but patients can still receive care without prior police notification. The need for reliable sources and original articles to understand these policies is emphasized, as second-hand information may not accurately represent the situation.
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In India someone who has suffered a gunshot wound can only be operated in a public hospital once a FIR has been registered with police. I don't exactly understand that FIR requirement because sometimes people are so critically wounded that urgent medical care is needed. Is there also such a policy applicable in your country? Please let me understand the reasons for this. Thanks for your time.
 
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I'm pretty sure there is no such requirement in the US.

What's an FIR?
 


I think in Poland it doesn't matter if it is public/private, but they have to report any gunshot wound to police.
 


FIR = First Information Report
 


jackson6612 said:
FIR = First Information Report
You need to post a link to an article explaining it so we can read about it. Second hand news isn't very reliable, the original source may not be reliable.
 

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