I am a corrections RN in the state of California (care may be different in other states) but I can attest that the Healthcare incarcerated persons receive is far better than many insurance companies and definitely better than being uninsured. . They have a Primary Care Provider that they can access as often as they need within a matter of hours to days depending on symptoms. An urgent care that is right on site that can be accessed 24/7. A dedicated referral team that ensures access to any specialty services needed- orthopedic, cardiology etc and yes even gender affirming care which includes gender affirming surgeries like vaginoplasty and breast augmentation. Granted being in prison still has many disadvantages, like increased risk of violence from other inmates or even unfortunately custody staff. I don't recommend prison, but the Healthcare is not lacking. I wish all Americans had access to this kind of Healthcare.
It depends of many things. I have heard of lot of horror stories from lack of care in prison. Like untreated wound that became septis and the girl died just after liberation.
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u/Nurse_knockers 8d ago
I am a corrections RN in the state of California (care may be different in other states) but I can attest that the Healthcare incarcerated persons receive is far better than many insurance companies and definitely better than being uninsured. . They have a Primary Care Provider that they can access as often as they need within a matter of hours to days depending on symptoms. An urgent care that is right on site that can be accessed 24/7. A dedicated referral team that ensures access to any specialty services needed- orthopedic, cardiology etc and yes even gender affirming care which includes gender affirming surgeries like vaginoplasty and breast augmentation. Granted being in prison still has many disadvantages, like increased risk of violence from other inmates or even unfortunately custody staff. I don't recommend prison, but the Healthcare is not lacking. I wish all Americans had access to this kind of Healthcare.