| Guidelines for doctors attending detainees in police custody: a consensus conference in France. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17285321 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Medical practice in police custody needs to be harmonized. A consensus conference was held on 2-3 December 2004 in Paris, France. The health, integrity, and dignity of detainees must be safeguarded. The examination should take place in the police station so that the doctor can assess the conditions in which the detainee is being held. If the minimum conditions needed for a medical examination are not available, the doctor may refuse to express an opinion as to whether the detainee is fit to be held in custody or may ask for the detainee to be examined in a hospital. Doctors are subject to a duty of care and prevention. They should prescribe any ongoing treatment that needs to be continued, as well as any emergency treatment required. Custody officers may monitor the detainee and administer medication. However, their role should not be expected to exceed that required of the detainee's family under normal circumstances and must be specified in writing on the medical certificate. Doctor's opinion should be given in a national standard document. If the doctors consider that the custody conditions are disgraceful, they may refuse to express an opinion as to whether the detainee is fit for custody. |
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Authors:
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Patrick Chariot; Philippe Martel; Michel Penneau; Michel Debout |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Consensus Development Conference; Journal Article Date: 2007-02-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of legal medicine Volume: 122 ISSN: 0937-9827 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Legal Med. Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-12-14 Completed Date: 2008-05-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9101456 Medline TA: Int J Legal Med Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 73-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Forensic Medicine, hôpital Jean-Verdier (AP-HP), Bondy, France. patrick.chariot@jvr.aphp.fr |
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Confidentiality France Liability, Legal Physical Examination / standards Physician's Role* Physicians / standards* Police* Prisoners* |
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