WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |Attorneys suing DOC accused of telling inmates not to take meds
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP)_Human rights attorneys representing state prisoners have been accused of advising inmates to refuse medical treatment and medication -- an allegation they strongly deny.
The accusations were made in a recent letter to the Southern Center for Human Rights by attorneys representing the Department of Corrections. The Atlanta-based Southern Center represents six plaintiffs named in a lawsuit against Hamilton prison in northwest Alabama, claiming negligent health care at the prison. The medical treatment claims are the most recent in a series of allegations exchanged since the lawsuit was filed in February. The prison system has been under fire over medical treatments and living conditions at three other prisons -- Limestone, Tutwiler and St. Clair -- and is making court-ordered improvements at those facilities. Corrections Department spokesman Brian Corbett said all inmates have the right to refuse medical treatment, but must sign a release form. Copyright 2005 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. Notify us of any inappropriate comments by clicking the “Mark as Offensive” link. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these
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