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37.08. Interpreting services are readily available for medical consultations, as required.

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37.09. The need for and purpose of a medical examination is clearly explained to a detainee beforehand, and the detainee has input into his/her treatment/care plan.

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37.10. Medical examinations are conducted in private and in a respectful, professional and caring manner that is sensitive to the diversity of needs and vulnerabilities.

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37.11. Medical consultation rooms are kept scrupulously clean and hygienic and are conducive to the promotion of the health and well-being of detainees.

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37.13. The provision of healthcare to immigration detainees is not compromised or unduly restricted by security measures of procedures.

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37.12. Medical personnel are suitably trained and experienced in recognising and treating the care needs of vulnerable groups, including · victims of torture or trauma, · children, · women (especially pregnant women and nursing mothers), · victims of trafficking, · people with disabilities, · the elderly, · LGBTI people, · People who are or have been engaged in substance abuse.

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37.06. Detainees know that at any time during the period of detention they are entitled to obtain a second medical or dental opinion at their own expense, and this is facilitated without the detainee having to justify or explain him/herself.

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37.01. The health care policy for immigration detainees plans, provides and assures protection of physical and mental health and treatment on the basis of need.

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37.02. All detainees have full and equal access to free health care services on request and without unnecessary delay, without pre-screening or discrimination of any kind.

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37.03. Health care services are provided in conditions that respect and maintain decency, privacy and dignity, and preferably through services in the community and in a manner that prevents stigmatisation and promotes self-respect and integration into the community, particularly in the case of children.

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