CAT/OP/7 Noted Yes No Comments (problems/difficulties) 3. Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol 4. Guidelines against Intimidation or Reprisals (“San Jose Guidelines”) 5. United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) Sensitivity and professional ethics 1. Sensitivity to different age-related, cultural, religious and gender aspects when rendering health services 2. Availability of institutional support, training and protection 3. Confidence in system for reporting torture/ill-treatment to the authorities 4. Recognition of barriers to documenting and reporting cases of torture Practice 1. Autonomy and independence 2. Use of protocols and procedures in cases of incarceration, isolation and other disciplinary measures 3. Use of protocols for referral and transport to external medical facilities 4. Reporting of torture and ill-treatment 5. Existence of anti-reprisal mechanisms 6. Involvement of medical personnel in the application and/or monitoring of isolation, restraints and other disciplinary measures 7. Adherence to the Nelson Mandela Rules 5