What are the steps an inmate must go through if they are seriously ill?
What are the steps an inmate must go through if they are seriously ill?
Patty Hales
Inmates have the right to receive health care while in custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons or any other penal system in the United States.
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Inmates have the right to receive health care while in custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons or any other penal system in the United States.
Urgent and emergency medical care is available on-site 24-hours a day and seven days a week. Inmate must contact their unit
officer or detail supervisor if they feel emergency care is necessary. All emergencies or injuries will be given priority for treatment. Appropriate medical care will be provided by institution hospital staff. Medical coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays is for the treatment of acute medical problems only.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 05,2016
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This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice.
Last reviewed May 2016.