0442541_CORRPocketBook11Add3.qxp 14.09.2005 13:47 Page 7 Services for psychiatric diagnosis and, if appropriate, treatment shall be available at every prison.46 Prisoners who are insane shall not be detained in prisons, but transferred as soon as possible to mental institutions.47 Prisoners suffering from other mental diseases shall be treated in specialized institutions under medical management.48 During their stay in a prison, insane and mentally ill prisoners shall be supervised by a medical officer.49 It is important that health care for prisoners be provided by at least one qualified medical officer.50 Medical personnel have a duty to provide prisoners and detainees with health care equal to that which is afforded to those who are not imprisoned or detained.51 The primary responsibility of health-care personnel is to protect the health of all prisoners.52 Health-care personnel shall not commit or give their permission for any acts which may adversely affect the health of prisoners.53 All prisoners shall be provided with facilities to meet the needs of nature in a clean and decent manner and to maintain adequately their own cleanliness and good appearance.54 7

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