Health Care During Incarceration: A Policy Position Paper From the American College of Physicians

Authors

Newton E. Kendig, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC (N.E.K.).
Renee Butkus, American College of Physicians, Washington, DC (R.B.).
Suja Mathew, Atlantic Health System, Morristown, New Jersey (S.M.).
David Hilden, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota (D.H.).

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

11-22-2022

Journal

Annals of internal medicine

DOI

10.7326/M22-2370

Abstract

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has a long-standing commitment to improving the health of all Americans and opposes any form of discrimination in the delivery of health care services. ACP is committed to working toward fully understanding and supporting the unique needs of the incarcerated population and eliminating health disparities for these persons. In this position paper, ACP offers recommendations to policymakers and administrators to improve the health and well-being of persons incarcerated in adult correctional facilities.

APA Citation

Kendig, Newton E.; Butkus, Renee; Mathew, Suja; and Hilden, David, "Health Care During Incarceration: A Policy Position Paper From the American College of Physicians" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 1913.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/1913

Department

Medicine