Forensic Patients Barriers

Secondly, some forensic patients are facing personal barriers that prevent them from accepting outside healthcare; this is more common in jails and facilities in small towns. With the fear of a correctional officer spreading their medical conditions throughout the facilities, the incarcerated patient will more likely decline outside treatment. The forensic patient may also have difficulties effectively communicating the issues that they are experiencing. With the United States being a melting pot, broken English is a factor in correctional institutions.
Lastly, another barrier affecting incarcerated patients from receiving adequate healthcare is the lack of information. The majority of the incarcerated patients are not fully aware of their