MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE IN JAILS, PRISONS, AND OTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - A COMPILATION OF STANDARDS AND MATERIALS

• NCJ Number: 11755
• Author(s): R E WEBB
• Date Published: 1973
• Length: 309 pages
• Corporate Author: American Bar Assoc.
• Sale Source: American Bar Assoc.
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSN

Annotation

MATERIALS TO AID IN UNDERSTANDING, ASSESSING, AND PLANNING PROGRAMS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED BY COURT DECISIONS, STUDIES, AND CORRECTIONAL EXPERTS.

Abstract

THE PROBLEM OF PROPER DELIVERY OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES TO CONFINED OFFENDERS OR ACCUSED PERSONS UNDER DETENTION IS AN ISSUE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE. THIS COMPILATION IS DIVIDED INTO FIVE MAJOR SECTIONS AND EACH IS INTRODUCED BY A SHORT COMMENTARY DESCRIBING AND SUMMARIZING THE MATERIALS PRESENTED. THE FIRST SECTION INCLUDES NATIONAL ORGANIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS AND STANDARDS RANGING IN SCOPE FROM ISSUANCES OF THE UNITED NATIONS TO THOSE OF NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL GROUPS, SUCH AS THE AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION. THE RECENT OUTPUT OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND GOALS IS INCLUDED. A SELECTION OF STATE LEVEL STANDARDS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES, IS PROVIDED IN SECTION TWO. ABOUT SIX STATES ARE REPRESENTED IN THIS GROUP. SUMMARY EXCERPTS OF RECENT SURVEYS AND STUDIES THAT HAVE HELPED LAY BARE THE NATURE AND DEPTH OF THE PRISONER HEALTH CARE PROBLEM, ARE PRESENTED IN THE THIRD SECTION. SECTION FOUR IS DEVOTED TO LEGAL PRINCIPLES AND REMEDIES, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE NUMEROUS COURT DECISIONS DEFINING PRISONERS' RIGHTS TO ADEQUATE HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE AND MEASURING DEFICIENCIES AGAINST CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES APPLICABLE TO INCARCERATED OFFENDERS. THE FINAL SECTION OFFERS SUMMARIES, EXCERPTS, AND REPORT DOCUMENTS ON THE OPERATION OF MEDICAL PROGRAMS.