For nurses in the correctional system,health programs may create conflict with correctional system's main concerns of security and protection of the public.Describe two such health programs,giving pros and cons for each.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is - methadone maintenance programs: reduce illicit drug use while incarcerated but provide inmates with a substance that can be diverted and abused (see page 395 for more details)
- needle exchange programs: reduce spread of diseases such as Hep B/C and HIV but provide inmates with potential weapons and support illicit drug use (see page 395 for more details)

For Nurses in the Correctional System,health Programs May Create Conflict