Category: Medical Care
Are There Certain Prison Temperature Standards?
It’s hard for prisons to set a prison temperature standard.
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Do You Have a Right to Personal Hygiene in Prison?
People in prison have a right to personal hygiene.
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Do Prisons Provide Health Status Updates on an Incarcerated Person?
Prisons usually won’t update you on the health status of a prisoner, except in specific circumstances.
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Do You Have a Right to Medical Confidentiality in Prison?
HIPAA protects your privacy in the outside world. But do you have medical confidentiality in prison? Here’s a look at this complicated topic.
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How Do You Check on the Status of Your Loved One in Prison?
You have a number of ways to check on the status of your loved one in prison.
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What Should You Do If an Incarcerated Person Is Suicidal?
Suicide is more common in prison than in the outside world. You can help by knowing what to do if an inmate is suicidal.
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Do You Have Access to Mental Health Care in Prison?
Mental health in prisons can be a big problem. Access to the right care helps keep inmates and prison staff safe.
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have in Supermax Prisons?
You do not lose your constitutional rights in supermax prisons. But these facilities place many restrictions on your life. These prisons limit your movement.
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What If Your Loved One Isn’t Getting Necessary Medical Care in Prison?
If your loved one isn’t getting the medical care they need in prison, you may want to do everything you can to help. Here’s how you can.
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What Can You Do If You’ve Been Denied Medical Care in Prison?
You have the right to medical care, even in prison. However, what happens if a prison denies you medical care?
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