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Prisoners in the emergency department.

J E Lessenger

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physicians must consider prisoners' right to medical care and the correctional environment when treating patients in the emergency department (ED). Proper evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning are crucial for incarcerated individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Care
    • Public Health
    • Criminal Justice

    Background:

    • The United States incarcerates nearly half a million individuals, a number projected to rise.
    • Prisoners in the emergency department (ED) present unique care challenges.
    • Incarceration status necessitates specific considerations beyond standard medical care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine critical issues in emergency department (ED) care for prisoners.
    • To highlight the dual responsibilities of providing medical care and accounting for the correctional environment.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of eight key issues in prisoner care within the ED setting.
    • Analysis of legal and environmental factors influencing prisoner treatment.

    Main Results:

    • Prisoners possess a fundamental right to medical care.
    • ED care for prisoners requires careful evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.
    • The correctional environment significantly impacts patient management.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must balance patient rights with correctional realities.
    • Effective ED care for prisoners demands a comprehensive approach considering their unique circumstances.
    • Discharge planning is a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of prisoner care in the ED.

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