Sec. 7503.1. Medical

(a) Definite arrangements shall be in effect so the services of a physician will be available, on a standby basis, to examine prisoners in cases of illness and injury. As an alternative, and to provide for situations of an emergency nature, the facilities of a conveniently located hospital, particularly emergency ward services, shall be utilized.

(b) Every prisoner to be detained who appears to be physically incapacitated due to drug or alcohol intoxication should preferably be examined by a physician. Note: Experience has firmly established that an alcoholic odor emanating from a prisoner can obscure a serious physical deficiency such as narcotic drug addiction, stroke, diabetic coma, heart attack, etc., or an abnormal mental condition.

(c) No medication shall be given to a prisoner unless authorized or prescribed by a physician.

(d) A record of medical attention provided for a prisoner shall be maintained.