Humane Health Care for Prisoners: Ethical and Legal Challenges

by Kenneth L. Faiver

Book Overview

A useful research resource and handy reference, this book discusses the many important ethical and legal issues that arise in the delivery of health care to prisoners at correctional facilities. It references national standards of professional practice as well as the advice of recognized experts.

The mission of corrections is the care and custody of prisoners with a view to public safety within a place dedicated to punishment, while...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440855501
• ISBN13: 9781440855504
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years