About chapter 4
Learning objectives
After this chapter you will:
be able to identify situations where medical independence can be violated
be acquainted with international codes and declarations that ensure medical independence
Contents
Prisoners’ rights to health (meaning: a healthy environment and access to health services and medical care) and the specific right to having a medical examination
Use of restraint as punishment
Medical confidentiality
Consent and refusal of medical interventions
Evidence of maltreatment
Authors
Bjørn Oscar Hoftvedt, Head of Section for Medical Education, The Norwegian Medical Association and Hernan Reyes, Medical Division, International Committee of the Red Cross.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
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