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Prisoners (Nhs Treatment)

Volume 111: debated on Thursday 5 March 1987

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asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he is taking to ensure that prisoners are adequately advised on discharge of the action that should be taken to enable them to receive National Health Service treatment.

The advice given to a prisoner in such circumstances is a matter for the clinical judgment of the medical officer.