Prison healthcare
Prison Healthcare
Prison healthcare (pronunciation: /ˈprɪzən ˈhɛlθkɛər/) refers to the medical services provided to inmates in a correctional facility.
Etymology
The term "prison healthcare" is a combination of the words "prison", derived from the Old French prisoun, and "healthcare", a compound word from the Old English hǣlth and caru.
Definition
Prison healthcare involves the provision of physical and mental health services to inmates. It includes preventive care, treatment of acute and chronic conditions, emergency care, and rehabilitation services. The goal of prison healthcare is to maintain or improve the health status of inmates, thereby contributing to public health and safety.
Related Terms
- Correctional Medicine: A branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients in correctional facilities.
- Inmate: A person who is confined in a prison or a similar correctional facility.
- Preventive Care: Measures taken to prevent diseases or injuries rather than curing them or treating their symptoms.
- Rehabilitation Services: Services designed to restore a person's capabilities after the onset of a disability or a major life-changing event.
Importance
Prison healthcare is crucial for several reasons. It ensures the human rights of prisoners are respected, contributes to the health and safety of the broader community, and can help to reduce healthcare costs in the long term by preventing the spread of communicable diseases and managing chronic conditions effectively.
Challenges
Providing healthcare in prisons can be challenging due to factors such as overcrowding, high rates of mental illness and substance use disorders among inmates, and the need for security measures that can complicate the delivery of care.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prison healthcare
- Wikipedia's article - Prison healthcare
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