in tennessee prison, someone with a heart conditon do they get the right to medical attention?

Question

in tennesse someone that is in jail and is very sick with a heart disease, do the have the right to be monitored in the medical wing?

Answer 1

All prisoners have a right to medical care as long as they follow their care plan.

Answer 2

The care of a prisoner in a Tennessee state prison is under the complete discretion of the attending physician who serves at the pleasure of the warden. A prisoner is not guaranteed to more the most basic of care, certainly no extraordinary care. Of course it is likely more care than most inmates would receive in the free world, where many would be uninsured.

Answer 3

i worked in texas correctional institute for ten years and yes but it depends on the severity of his condition, anytime we have an inmate complaining of chest pains he is immediately sent to the infirmary for ekg and etc. if it is a constant problem or needs attention we send the inmate to the hospital for evaluation from there a doc takes over and if he is sent back to the unit it is usually with medication and restrictions i have never seen an inmate monitored at the unit

Answer 4

Yes. Prisons have medical facilities with properly trained doctors and nurses.

Answer 5

Prisoners in any prison in the US are entitled to medical treatment by the prison.

Answer 6

if the doctors feel there is a need to then yes, all prisoners no matter state or federal, have the basic rights of health care ect ect.

Answer 7

Unfortunately, some criminals who are murderers and rapist are given better medical treatment than people who live outside of prizon and work and are productive members of society.

Answer 8

No matter what state it is in, the person always has a right if they have a medical condition. If they do not get the person the required treatment, the person with the condition could sue.

Answer 9

Unfortunately yes they do...But they are still a burden on society.....Probably better health care than the working people....

Answer 10

yes but its the prison docs choice