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Indiana Code Title 11. Corrections § 11-10-3-2

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2. (a) An individual committed to the department shall be immediately examined for communicable diseases and conditions by qualified medical personnel under the direct supervision of a physician.  New admittees shall be segregated from the general population of a facility or program to the extent required by acceptable medical practice and standards until this examination is completed.

(b) Within fourteen (14) days after commitment to the department, an individual shall be given the opportunity to receive a thorough medical and dental examination conducted according to acceptable medical practices and standards.  All subsequent routine medical or dental examinations shall be scheduled by direction of a physician or dentist.

(c) A confined person is entitled to:

(1) medical care, medical personnel, and medical facilities of a quality complying with applicable state licensing requirements;

(2) first aid or emergency medical treatment on a twenty-four (24) hour basis;  and

(3) mental health care by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or another mental health professional.

(d) A committed person may not prescribe, dispense, or administer drugs or medication.

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