title: Managing prisoners in theatres.
abstract: Dealing with the diverse healthcare needs of people in prison can be a very challenging role for a nurse. This article explores the care management issues which arise when caring for prisoners within a general hospital theatre environment. It is based on the author's experience working as a nurse in the operating theatre and in the prison environment--a 'unique environment that presents unique challenges'.
authors.affiliation: Perth Royal Infirmary, Tayside Health Board, Scotland.
authors.forename: Alasdair D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Fyfe
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011329:Prisoners; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012637:Security Measures; D006113:United Kingdom