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Abstract: 

Molina suffered from type II diabetes mellitus, serious hypertension, and a life-threatening thyroid condition, and she regularly took several prescribed medications for these conditions. However, the Chicago Police Department had a policy that did not allow arrestees to take any medications while in custody, unless they were transferred to a hospital.

Keywords: opiate intoxication, diabetic coma, Ortiz v. Webster, Deliberate Indifference

Affiliations:  1: Pace University School of Law.