Medical
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Definite arrangements shall be in effect so the services of a physician will be available, on a standby basis, to examine prisoners in cases of illness and injury. As an alternative, and to provide for situations of an emergency nature, the facilities of a conveniently located hospital, particularly emergency ward services, shall be utilized.
(b)Every prisoner to be detained who appears to be physically incapacitated due to drug or alcohol intoxication should preferably be examined by a physician. Note: Experience has firmly established that an alcoholic odor emanating from a prisoner can obscure a serious physical deficiency such as narcotic drug addiction, stroke, diabetic coma, heart attack, etc., or an abnormal mental condition.
(c)No medication shall be given to a prisoner unless authorized or prescribed by a physician.
(d)A record of medical attention provided for a prisoner shall be maintained.