Equivalency of care
Definition
The principle that prisoners are entitled to healthcare equivalent in quality to that available in the general community. Recognised in the Nelson Mandela Rules, WHO guidelines on prison health, and the European Prison Rules.
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- Correctional Nursing PracticeThe principle that prisoners are entitled to healthcare equivalent in quality to that available in the general community. Recognised in the Nelson Mandela Rule...