Prison Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare in Prisons

By Emily Phipps, a renowned expert in the field, this Oxford Specialist Handbook sheds light on the complexities of healthcare in the prison system. With approximately 86,000 individuals in 118 prisons and nine immigration removal centres across the United Kingdom, the carceral system poses significant challenges to healthcare providers.

Complex Health and Social Care Needs

Individuals in the prison system have some of the most complex health and social care needs in society. They are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, mental health issues, substance misuse problems, and are at a higher risk of contracting infectious diseases due to the prison environment. As such, they require comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that prioritizes their well-being as patients rather than prisoners.

The Oxford Specialist Handbook provides a definitive guide to prison medicine, offering a hands-on approach to delivering person-centred care within the constraints of the detention setting. It brings together up-to-date policy and guidance alongside practical tips from leading experts, including GPs, psychiatrists, nurses, and occupational therapists.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Healthcare in Prisons

This innovative title focuses on the collaborative care required to protect the health of individuals in prison, addressing the unique challenges of the prison environment. It provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver effective care, despite the limitations of the prison setting.

Published by OUP Oxford in October 2023, this timely book promises to be an invaluable resource for all those working in the prison healthcare system, shaping the future of prison medicine and improving the lives of those in the carceral system.

Language: English
ISBN: 9780198834533, 9780192571465