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

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

12-1-2022

Journal

Annals of internal medicine

Volume

175

Issue

12

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.

Department

Medicine

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