U.S. News Man Contends Illinois Jail Denied Him HIV DrugsJune 24, 2011 This week, the state Department of Corrections began investigating allegations that a man was denied his prescribed HIV drugs while held in jail for a week in Bureau County. Illinois requires that jails provide medical care, including prescription drugs. BCJ violated Buckles' right to medical treatment, says a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union. Poor HIV treatment is a common problem in jails, particularly because of the high cost, said ACLU attorney John Knight, who is awaiting BCJ's response and has not ruled out a lawsuit. Buckles said he wants to ensure future inmates receive better care. "I'm interested in them correcting what they did wrong," Buckles said. Associated Press 06.23.2011; Carla K. Johnson This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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