Table 5 Perceptions of problems with healthcare in correctional facilities
Illustrative Quote | |
|---|---|
Lack of adequate treatment | My leg started to swell up, pus was leaking, they kept me there for an additional 4 more days ‘til the infection spread throughout my whole leg…How do you not send somebody back to the hospital when you see their leg like that? |
Delayed care | Cause like I say, it could take months in the house of corrections to get seen. |
Uncaring demeanor | It’s like they don’t care, you know, whether you die in there or not. |
It’s like production to them, instead of quality. | |
Wrong medications given | They actually gave this guy the wrong medication ‘cause they didn’t really look at the computer and see what he had. The guy went into a seizure and a coma. |
Misdiagnosis | I mean, you could have a heart problem they’ll tell you you have the flu and later on down the line you find out something else is wrong. |
Treatment lacking until emergent | Before they really even take actions, full actions, you got to pass out or, you know it shouldn’t have to get to that point. |