Upholding confidentiality in the preparation and distribution of medication in prisons: implementing recommendations of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Tran, NT; Wolff, H

Upholding confidentiality in the preparation and distribution of medication in prisons: implementing recommendations of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Tran, NT Wolff, H

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Citation:: F1000Research, 2020, 9, pp. 87-87
Issue Date:: 2020-02-06

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dc.contributor.author	Tran, NT
dc.contributor.author	Wolff, H
dc.date.accessioned	2021-04-30T04:28:00Z
dc.date.available	2021-04-30T04:28:00Z
dc.date.issued	2020-02-06
dc.identifier.citation	F1000Research, 2020, 9, pp. 87-87
dc.identifier.issn	2046-1402
dc.identifier.issn	2046-1402
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/148554
dc.description.abstract	Confidentiality must be ensured even in the preparation and distribution of medications in detention settings. In this respect, the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment found during recent prison visits several instances where prison staff, and at times detainees, dispensed prescribed treatments and supervised their intake. Such a practice compromises medical confidentiality requirements and the establishment of a trusting doctor-patient relationship. To respect medical confidentiality and ensure safety and quality of care, the authors argue that only qualified healthcare personnel should prepare and distribute prescribed medications, all of which require specialized training. They call for robust research that examines the operational barriers and facilitators as well as the respect of human rights related to various approaches to medication preparation, distribution, and intake so that people in detention can access their treatment with safety, confidentiality, autonomy, and dignity.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	F1000 Research Ltd
dc.relation.ispartof	F1000Research
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.12688/f1000research.21895.1
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	0601 Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
dc.title	Upholding confidentiality in the preparation and distribution of medication in prisons: implementing recommendations of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	9
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
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Abstract:

Confidentiality must be ensured even in the preparation and distribution of medications in detention settings. In this respect, the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment found during recent prison visits several instances where prison staff, and at times detainees, dispensed prescribed treatments and supervised their intake. Such a practice compromises medical confidentiality requirements and the establishment of a trusting doctor-patient relationship. To respect medical confidentiality and ensure safety and quality of care, the authors argue that only qualified healthcare personnel should prepare and distribute prescribed medications, all of which require specialized training. They call for robust research that examines the operational barriers and facilitators as well as the respect of human rights related to various approaches to medication preparation, distribution, and intake so that people in detention can access their treatment with safety, confidentiality, autonomy, and dignity.

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