An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in medical services, providing for diagnoses prior to incarceration.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that a person’s existing medical diagnoses are recognized and not removed when they are incarcerated in Pennsylvania. Currently, the Department of Corrections could potentially disregard or remove a diagnosis made by a healthcare provider before a person’s incarceration. The bill establishes a process where a healthcare professional can recommend the removal of a diagnosis, and the department can then consider and potentially comply with that recommendation, provided it’s supported by another qualified healthcare professional.
Key provisions
- The Department of Corrections cannot remove or refuse to recognize a medical diagnosis made by a healthcare practitioner before incarceration.
- A healthcare practitioner can provide a written statement recommending the removal of a diagnosis.
- The Department of Corrections can remove the diagnosis if supported by another qualified healthcare professional.
Who is affected
- Individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
- Healthcare practitioners
- Medical professionals
Notable changes
- This bill addresses a potential gap in current law regarding the recognition of pre-incarceration medical diagnoses.
- It establishes a mechanism for healthcare professionals to influence the Department of Corrections’ handling of medical information.
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- Pn 2761 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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