Essence of the Act:
This is a joint order of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Health, which amends the procedure for providing medical assistance to prisoners and convicts. The main changes relate to the introduction of a new disability assessment system through “assessment of a person’s daily functioning” instead of medical and social expertise (MSE), as well as updating procedures for providing medical assistance to tuberculosis patients.
Structure and Main Provisions:
1. The order amends two main documents:
– Procedure for interaction between healthcare facilities of the State Criminal-Executive Service with healthcare facilities
– Procedure for organizing medical assistance for those sentenced to imprisonment
2. Key Changes:
– A new disability assessment system is introduced through “expert teams” instead of MSE
– Terminology regarding rehabilitation means is updated
– Procedures for tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment are modernized
– The procedure for documenting bodily injuries is clarified
Most Important Provisions for Use:
1. From January 1, 2025, disability assessment will be carried out using a new procedure through expert teams
2. A clear procedure for documenting and photographing bodily injuries has been established
3. Tuberculosis diagnostic procedures have been updated in accordance with new medical assistance standards
4. A new procedure for providing convicts with auxiliary rehabilitation means has been defined
