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This workshop focuses on the competences of doctors working in custody settings such as police stations to ensure equivalent healthcare, humane treatment, and fair trials while upholding professional independence and legal knowledge.
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THE EUROPEAN NPM PROJECT 7th THEMATIC NPM WORKSHOP on The roles and competences for doctors associated with European NPMs The competences of doctors who work in custody settings: Police Stations Dr Peter Green Forensic Physician, London
The medical care of the innocent Facilitate human rights: Right to a equivalent healthcare Right to humane treatment (no torture or maltreatment) Right to a fair trial Over-riding principles:
Professional independence Knowledge of relevant legislation, and police powers and procedures Key elements:
Only with consent Maintain confidentiality and privacy Make and maintain good records Standards of practice:
Evaluate and advise concerning General health needs Fitness to be detained Fitness to be interviewed Fitness to be charged/tried Competences (1/2):
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