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All prisoners shall be treated with the respect due to their inherent dignity and value as human beings. There shall be no discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
22 maj 2024 · As a recent systematic review shows, healthcare personnel also play a crucial role in enforcing ethical principles within prisons and must have specific training. Correctional nurses should be trained in specific areas such as mental health, drug abuse, emergencies, primary healthcare and public health [12, 13].
Six in 10 mentally ill prisoners received treatment while incarcerated in a state or federal prison. Only 4 in 10 in local jails received treatment . Women were more likely than men to receive mental health services while incarcerated .
Prisoners still need to be protected from the risk of coercion, undue inducement, and exploitation. The historical pattern of research abuses in prisons underscores the need to have an ethical framework that, first and foremost, is concerned with the welfare of prisoners.
Prisoner-patients may experience lower standards of care, fewer options for treatment, violations of privacy, and the use of inappropriate surrogates as a result of their status. This case study highlights some of the ways in which a prisoner-patient's vulnerable status impacted the care he received.
Getting the balance right between scientifically rigorous research and ethically appropriate treatment of prisoners is vital in a decent, humane society. It was a difficult task in which the Committee had to take account of history, demography, vulnerability, and the restrictions of prisoner life.
• Treat all prisoners with the respect due to their inherent dignity and value as human beings. • Prohibit and protect prisoners from torture and other forms of ill-treatment. • Ensure the safety and security of prisoners, staff, service providers and visitors at all times. 1. PRISONER’S INHERENT DIGNITY AND VALUE AS HUMAN BEINGS
