Ethical Considerations on Provision of Medical Care in Detention Centers

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There is a need for improvement in ethics and also in delivery of medical services. Due to lack of resources alternative approaches should be considered.

METHODS: The aforementioned principle is illustrated by using an example of strategy aimed to improve medical care provision in detention center.

RESULTS: Pros and cons are analyzed and benefits are proven to stand out.

CONCLUSIONS: In order to be beneficial brainstorming for solutions to improve healthcare delivery should be performed by extended panels of decisionmakers and, most important, should first aim to improve ethics in medical services delivery.