Mammograms and physician consultation

Ark. Code Ann. § 12-32-105 — under Treatment of Female Inmates or Detainees.

Ark. Code Ann. § 12-32-105

(a) A correctional or detention facility operated or administered by the Department of Corrections shall establish a policy to offer a female inmate or detainee who is:(1) Fifty (50) years of age or older but younger than seventy-five (75) years of age a mammogram screening every two (2) years; and(2) Forty (40) years of age or older but younger than fifty (50) years of age a consultation with a physician to seek professional care as to when to receive a mammogram.

(1) Fifty (50) years of age or older but younger than seventy-five (75) years of age a mammogram screening every two (2) years; and

(2) Forty (40) years of age or older but younger than fifty (50) years of age a consultation with a physician to seek professional care as to when to receive a mammogram.

(b) A mammogram or consultation with a physician under this section shall be at no cost to the female inmate or detainee.