A public health nurse is reading an article about the impact of the Supreme Court decision regarding Estelle v. Gamble. The nurse would identify which impact as related to this decision?

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The Supreme Court ruled that not providing medical services inflicted pain and denied inmates of their Eighth Amendment rights. This decision led to major reforms in the corrections health system. Medical providers were hired, and inmates' rights were established. The decision did not address facilities or use of managed care organizations. Treatment in a timely fashion was not part of this decision. However, later lawsuits involved this issue.

A Public Health Nurse Is Reading an Article About the Impact