MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR NGOS 140 Reference points ■ How easily can the persons deprived of their freedom gain access to medical services? ➤ at their own request: what is the procedure? ➤ through the medical staff: how often do they visit the premises? ➤ through the surveillance personnel: what are the criteria? ■ Is there a medical person on duty day and night? ■ Is there a set procedure for emergency medical evacuations during the day/night? ■ How is access to the psychologist regulated? 5