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- Title
Society of Correctional Physicians Calls for Caution Placing Mentally Ill in Segregation: An Important Band-Aid.
- Authors
Stern, Marc F.
- Abstract
The article reflects on correctional physicians calls for caution placing mentally ill in segregation. It is said that health care professionals need to distance themselves from involvement in the disciplinary process. It is further said that investing efforts in treating and preventing mental illness and chemical dependency will reduce costs.
- Subjects
UNITED States; PRISONERS; MEDICAL quality control; MEDICAL care of prisoners; PROFESSIONAL ethics; SOCIAL isolation; CRIMINALS with mental illness
- Publication
Journal of Correctional Health Care, 2014, Vol 20, Issue 2, p92
- ISSN
1078-3458
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.1177/1078345814522959