Year: 2021
Resolution Number: 18
Action Taken: Approved
Status: In Progress
Author(s): Patrick J. Droste, MS, MD
Sponsor: David Whalen, MD, Regional Delegation Chair
On behalf of: Kent County Delegation
Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the Michigan Department of Corrections to establish viable and effective protocols to allow prisoners to present their medical concerns and receive timely responses to their request for medical and dental care; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS support the development of a Review Board, composed of correctional officials, medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, or physician assistants and prisoners, to review inmates concerns regarding medical and dental diagnosis and treatment.
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the Michigan Department of Corrections to establish viable and effective protocols to allow prisoners to present their medical concerns and receive timely responses to their request for medical and dental care; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS support the development of a Review Board, composed of correctional officials, medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, or physician assistants and prisoners, to review inmates concerns regarding medical and dental diagnosis and treatment.
Fiscal Note: $25,000+
Resolution: View PDF for Medical and Dental Care for Prisoners
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