demands the opposite, then also outside of sight of the
PI staff. To this end, measures shall be taken to
safeguard medical secrecy.
2.3.29. A person deprived of liberty may be inspected by a
doctor of his choosing.
2.3.30. The external medical inspection of persons deprived of
liberty shall be organized in each case of entering or
exiting the PI.
2.3.31. It is necessary to ensure the professionalism and
independence of the doctors and other medical
personnel dealing with persons deprived of liberty.
Doctors shall properly find and document any sign,
allegation, or suspicion of torture or ill-treatment.
2.3.32. To ensure the consistent and effective performance of
medical inspections and to prevent and detect torture
and other forms of ill-treatment, it is necessary to
develop and adopt in legislation the form of the medical
examination protocol for persons deprived of liberty and
guidelines on filling out the form.
Such documents should be developed in accordance
with the forms, anatomic charts, and guidelines, as
well as principles and standards prescribed by the
Manual on the Effective Investigation and
Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman
or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UN, 2004)
and its annexes.
2.3.33. Regular training of the PI medical personnel shall be
carried out in order to ensure proper finding of
physical and psychological symptoms.
Specificities of Organizing Medical Care and Services for Women
and Juveniles Deprived of Liberty
2.3.34. In the Abovyan Penitentiary Institution, it is necessary to
ensure proper access to gynecological, pediatric, dental,
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