Citation

Chariot P. Rev. Prat. 2012; 62(6): 811-813.

Vernacular Title

Intervention du médecin en garde à vue.

Affiliation

Service de médecine légale, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, 93140 Bondy. patrick.chariot@jvr.aphp.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, J B Bailliere et Fils)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22838282

Abstract

Medical examination is a right for every person detained in police custody in France. Examination of detainees usually takes place in the police station so that the doctor can assess the conditions in which the detainee is being held. In some cases, such as type I diabetes care, detainees need to be examined and treated in a hospital. Doctors are subject to a duty of care and prevention. Description of recent traumatic injuries is part of the doctor's mission. They should prescribe any ongoing treatment which needs to be continued, as well as any emergency treatment required. Custody officers may monitor the detainee and administer medication. Doctor's opinion should be given in a national standard document. If the doctor considers that the custody conditions are disgraceful, they may refuse to express an opinion as to whether the detainee is fit for custody.

Language: fr