Health services for prisoners are:
1. Provided at the federal level within the Department of Defense
2. Exempt from professional malpractice claims
3. Required at an adequate level for all incarcerated individuals
4. Not mandated after sentencing
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Health services for prisoners are required at an adequate level for all incarcerated individuals. This is administered by the Department of Justice.
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