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"Rule35" and the PB judgement PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   
There have been two new important developments that could help more vulnerable detainees get released from detention ; a policy change on "Rule 35" and a High Court judgement.

The High Court judgement might be relevant to ex-detainees, for whom "Rule 35" was not properly implemented when they were detained, in seeking compensation now.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 March 2008 )
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Access to Health Records - The Data Protection Act 1998 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   
This Act gives every living person, or their authorized representative, the right to apply for access to their health records to obtain copies.
Last Updated ( Monday, 04 February 2008 )
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Optimal Standard of Medical Care for HIV+ Detainees PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

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Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 

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Symptoms and signs of potentially serious illness PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   
Disturbance of any of the "vital signs" can indicate serious illness.   Use your common sense though, if someone looks obviously unwell or is in great distress, s/he may need urgent medical attention.   The following are not in order of priority - the presence of one or more of any of these should prompt you to seek medical advice from a doctor.
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