international law protects medical personnel to make sure they are not subject to military interference. they must treat patients on their medical needs alone and may not be forced to give priority to treat one side or the other. medical personnel cannot be punished for carrying out their medical activities no mater who the patient is. they may not violate doctor-patient confidentiality. all hospital personnel must remain neutral and ethical at all times and may not take sides in a war or dispute. medical care units must collect all weapons at the entrance to the facility and store them until the patient is released.