NCJ Number
2987
Date Published
1966
Length
62 pages
Annotation
INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING AN EFFICIENT HEALTH PROGRAM IN FEDERAL PRISONS FOR DAILY TREATMENT AND REHABILITATIVE NEEDS.
Abstract
THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF STUDYING THE MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED FOR INMATES ARE ANALYZED. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR EXPANDING AND IMPROVING MEDICAL, SURGICAL DENTAL, PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS. APPENDICES COVER STEPS LEADING TO A RECOMMENDATION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL FOR FEDERAL PRISONERS, AND DESCRIPTION OF A PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM AT DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA.