Patient safety in prisons: a multi-method analysis of reported incidents in England.

Isobel Joy McFadzeanKate DaviesThomas PurchaseAdrian EdwardsStuart HellardDarren M AshcroftAnthony J AverySandra FlynnTom HewsonMelanie JordanRichard KeersMaria PanagiotiVerity WainwrightFlorian WalterJenny ShawAndrew Carson-Stevens

Published in: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (2023)

This study highlights the importance of improving medication safety and access to healthcare services for prisoners. We recommend staffing level reviews to ensure healthcare appointments are attended, and to review procedures for handling missed appointments, communication during patient transfers and medication prescribing.

Keyphrases

patient safety
healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
adverse drug
case report
mental health
systematic review
emergency department
health information