Establishing Priorities for Health Care in Prisons of Developing Countries
Author: John P. May, M.D., F.A.C.P..
Source: Volume 11, Number 05, July/August 2010 , pp.65-70(6)
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Abstract:
The prison health professional provides care to a community of individuals, many of whom have complex, serious needs. These health care providers must also find a way to deliver appropriate care in environments that are often anti-therapeutic. In countries with few resources, the task can be overwhelming. This article offers prison officials in developing countries a framework forsetting priorities while planning to meet the health care needs of prisoners.Keywords: minimal components, standards, cause of death, necessary treatment, evaluation
Affiliations:
1: Armor Health Care.