Do prisoners in South Africa have a constitutional right to a holistic approach to antiretroviral treatment
The prevalence of AIDS in prisons is believed to be higher than in the broader community. While the courts have used their powers to enforce prisoners’ rights in terms of the Constitution, specifically their right to medical treatment, the state needs to adopt a holistic approach when providing an...
Main Authors: | Nasreen Motala, David McQuoid-Mason |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2013-11-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Bioethics and Law |
Online Access: | http://www.sajbl.org.za/index.php/sajbl/article/download/290/309 |
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