Reviews
"There is a lot to like about this book. . . . You would be hard-pressed to find a topic not covered. The extensive index and detailed table of contents make searching for a specific topic (e.g. rhabdomyolysis or vicarious liability) quite easy. The content covers both NCCHC and ACA accreditation standards and the standards are indexed. . . . It would be a valuable addition."—Correctional Nurse
Endorsements
"From the pen of one of the founders of modern correctional health care, this work is a broad-ranging discussion of the ethical and legal challenges that have shaped our field during the past few decades, mixed with a plea for recognition of the inherent humanity of our imprisoned citizens. Kenneth Faiver's well-researched and footnoted book will be an instant classic; an inspiring read and a useful reference for those trying to understand how to provide safe and effective health care within our jails and prisons. This material will be accessible and useful to corrections professionals whether they are new to corrections or have years of experience."—Dean Rieger, MD, MPH, retired prison physician and recipient of Armond Start Award of Excellence from the American College of Correctional Physicians
"Faiver's passion to promote due respect for the dignity of each man, woman, and child in custody is realized in this excellent book's effort to facilitate and inform ongoing dialogue and communication between health care professionals and correctional authorities about health-related ethical principles and their practical application."—Rev. John P. Foglio, DMin, Associate Professor Emeritus of Spirituality, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
"Ken Faiver has written an informative book that provides much-needed information for health care professionals in the criminal justice system. Possibly more than any other specialty, we are in need of practical advice about the ethical and legal challenges we face daily. This book should be in the library of every serious correctional health professional."—Lorry Schoenly, PhD, RN, CCHP-RN, Correctional Health Care Risk Consultant and author of The Correctional Health Care Patient Safety Handbook
"Anyone involved in jails and prisons today has a responsibility to examine and evaluate policies and practices. Faiver helps us to understand how correctional health care has evolved and the complex issues that remain. Today's challenges test our morals as a society and our sense of fairness. They present tough decisions with limited choices. We have the largest correctional system in the free world and as humane and respected leaders we need to get this right."—Jayne R. Russell, M.Ed, CCHP-A, Health Administrator, Consultant, Immediate Past Chair NCCHC
"This book belongs on the shelf in every correctional medicine physician's library. Faiver has comprehensively researched and reviewed the history of correctional medicine and has offered many thoughts on the impact of the history to present-day practice."—Dianne Rechtine, MD, FAAFP, CCHP-A, Correctional Medicine Physician and Consultant