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    Post City Jail Refused Medical Treatment for an Injured Jail Inmate

    My question involves civil rights in the State of: Washington

    On April 19th 2016 while serving 14 days for a Physical Control conviction I ruptured my left Achilles while playing basketball. The night nurse gave me an ice pack and ace bandage, she told me the doctor would take a look at me in two days. The next morning the lead nurse told me I had not injured my Achilles because she had ruptured her Achilles previously and I would be in greater pain and would not be able to walk. Later around noon the doctor came to examine me and confirmed a rupture of my left Achilles and stated I would need a MRI but the city of Kent, Washington would not be willing to pay for such procedure. I told the doctor I had personal health insurance to cover the cost of the MRI and this was Wednesday the 20th of April, the doctor stated she was leaving for vacation and would not be able to submit the medical referral until Monday when she returned from vacation. The doctor asked the nurse for a boot to stabilize my foot and the nurse responded "they only had one and it was in use". Monday evening I submitted a medical kite requesting a status update on my MRI referral, the next morning I was transferred to Home Detention for the remainder of my sentence which was 8 days until May 3rd 2016. I was authorized to visit my primary care physician who again confirmed a ruptured Achilles of my left leg, I then was refereed to visit a Orthopedic Surgeon to make an appointment for a treatment plan of surgery. I also informed the Jail Home Detention staff I was provide a prescription for pain (Hydrocodone) and the officer told me I was not authorized in any way to take pain medicines and I would have to wait until I completed my sentence to have the surgical procedure because this would require me receiving pain medication during and after the procedure which is not authorized.

    It will be 3 weeks since the injury without any pain medication, I have been unable to sleep or eat on regular do to the pain I am experiencing. I want to know is this legal for them to prevent me from receiving medial attention and I know the longer I wait the worse the recovery and damage that can be don due to my foot not being stabilizes.


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    Default Re: City Jail Refused Medical Treatment for an Injured Jail Inmate

    While some large cities have their own jails, are we in fact talking about a county jail?

    Are you in touch with your criminal defense lawyer?

    Other than the discomfort, does your physician believe there will be harm from the delay in treatment?

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    Default Re: City Jail Refused Medical Treatment for an Injured Jail Inmate

    This is a city jail and I have not contacted my criminal defense attorney but plan to do so Monday morning. My physician was very disturbed that they have delayed treatment and addition recovery and physical therapy may be need because of the 3 week delay. Thanks for your response

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    Default Re: City Jail Refused Medical Treatment for an Injured Jail Inmate

    Pain meds are not a requirement of the surgery. You would most likely prefer some but it surely is not a requirement. Many people forego pain meds for a variety of reasons. There are also pain meds you would be allowed to take such as acetominiphin or ibuprofen. Obviously not as strong as oxy but they will usually afford some relief. There are other pain meds that are available and acceptable under your situstion. That means, ultimately, the delay is not based on the penalty imposed but your desire to not undergo the surgery without oxycodone. I Suggest you speak with the doctor and the court to determine what pain relievers are legal for you to use and consulting with the Doctor to determine what you do have available.

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