The American College of Correctional Physicians (ACCP), formerly the Society of Correctional Physicians (SCP), a
physician
A physician (American English), medical practitioner (Commonwealth English), medical doctor, or simply doctor, is a health professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring health through th ...
's membership organization formed in 1992, is the professional voice for physicians who practice medicine in
jails,
prison
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s, and juvenile facilities.
ACCP is the only membership organization committed solely to meeting the needs of correctional physicians. It promotes professional excellence in the following ways:
* Examines issues specific to the incarcerated and identifies solutions for clinical medical professionals in correctional facilities;
* Disseminates vital medical information at educational conferences, in professional publications, and through peer networking;
* Advocates for adherence to a
Code of Ethics
Ethical codes are adopted by organizations to assist members in understanding the difference between right and wrong and in applying that understanding to their decisions. An ethical code generally implies documents at three levels: codes of bus ...
that ensures physicians practice the profession responsibly and with the greatest degree of integrity;
* Advocates for medical research and the professional education of students and residents to develop and maintain future excellence in correctional medicine;
* Is at the forefront of efforts to win specialty recognition for correctional physicians, enhancing the stature of the profession and leading to greater public and private support.
Educational conferences are held twice annually, a research publication and newsletter is published quarterly, and Member Forum provides communication and information sharing among colleagues.
Full membership is available to physicians and associate membership is offered to
dentists, physician assistants, and
nurse practitioner
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s.
ACCP supported the creation of and endorsed the exam for the newest level of Certified Correctional Health Professional: CCHP-P (CCHP-Physician) from National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
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External links
Official Website
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Medical associations based in the United States
Penal system in the United States
Medical and health professional associations in Chicago