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The Supreme Court has made clear that the government is obligated to provide medical care for those offenders in its custody. Inmates have a constitutional right to medical care for serious medical needs. Discuss what is considered a serious medical need and how prison authorities make this determination. Provide examples.

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  • Address the following in 1–2 pages:
    • In your own words, what do you think constitutes as a serious medical need?
    • How do prison officials determine whether an inmate has a serious medical need?
    • What factors must be considered when treating inmates for medical conditions?
    • Provide 2 examples of prisoner treatment. Include 1 successful treatment and 1 unsuccessful treatment with regard to prisoner safety.
  • Be sure to reference all sources using APA style
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