Section 129: Duties of medical officer

129. Duties of medical officer The medical officer in charge of the leper hospital shall— (a) within 3 days of the date of admission of any person affected with leprosy, cause that person to be examined both clinically and bacteriologically and record in the case book provided for the purpose the results of the examination; (b) attach to the record charts of maculae or mutilations, and photographs of the person affected with leprosy; (c) cause proper food and necessary comforts to be supplied to that person and the premises to be properly and cleanly kept; (d) perform such other duties and exercise such powers as may be imposed and conferred upon him by this Part. [Issue 1] P49 – 34 Revised Laws of Mauritius