The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 1994

Arrangements for medical care by other medical practitioners or at outside facilities

27.—(1) Where the medical officer considers it appropriate to call into consultation, or refer a prisoner to, another medical practitioner or a specialist, he shall–

(a)inform the Governor; and

(b)thereafter make such arrangements as are necessary.

(2) Where the medical officer considers that it is appropriate that another medical practitioner or specialist should visit the prison to attend a prisoner, he shall–

(a)inform the Governor; and

(b)thereafter make such arrangements as are necessary.

(3) Where the medical officer considers that the condition of a prisoner’s health requires treatment at a medical facility outwith the prison, the Governor shall make such arrangements for the transfer of the prisoner to such facility as he considers appropriate.