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141. He shall, once at least in every three months, inspect every part of the prison, and shall
     record in his Journal any observations he may think fit to make with respect to any want of cleanliness,
     drainage, warmth, or ventilation, any bad quality of the provisions, any insufficiency of clothing or
     bedding, any deficiency in the quantity or defect in the quality of the water, or any other matter
     which may affect the health of the prisoners. A copy of all such entries shall be forwarded forthwith
     to the Controller-General.

142. Whenever the Medical Officer has reason to believe that the mind of a prisoner is, or is
     likely to be, injuriously affected by the discipline or treatment he is undergoing, he shall report
     thereon in writing to the Controlling Officer, together with such directions as he may think proper.
     He shall call the attention of the Controlling Officer to any prisoner whose state of health appears to
     require the attendance of a minister of religion.

143. He may, if he thinks fit in any particular case, call in additional medical assistance; and
     no serious operation shall be performed without a previous consultation being held with another
     medical practitioner, except under circumstances not admitting of delay; such circumstances shall
     be recorded in his Journal.

144. The fact that his patient is a prisoner does not affect the nature or measure of the duties
     and liabilities of a Medical Officer towards such patient.

145. He shall forthwith on the death of any prisoner enter in his Journal the following
     particulars, viz.: At what time the deceased was taken ill; when information of the illness was
     first communicated to him; the nature of the disease; when the prisoner died; and, in cases where
     a post mortem examination is made, an account of the autopsy; together with any remarks that
     appear to him to be required.

146. A Medical Officer desiring leave of absence from his duties shall make application to the
     Controller-General, nominating another medical man to act for him, subject to the approval of the
     Controller-General.

147. In case of sickness or other emergency preventing him from attending when summoned, the
     Medical Officer shall provide a substitute.

148. He shall attend the officers of the prison in all cases of ordinary illness free of charge.

149. He shall guard against any imposition on the part of prisoners.

150. He shall keep the following books:—
     A Journal—In which shall be entered the name of every prisoner coming before him,
     together with a description of his condition and treatment prescribed;

A Prescription-book—For copies of all prescriptions;

A Hospital-book—Showing names and particulars of all prisoners admitted to the prison
hospital, or transferred to a public hospital, with dates of admission and discharge.

151. In cases of contagious or infectious diseases the Medical Officer shall give detailed instructions for the proper isolation and treatment of the patient.

152. He shall, in the case of any prisoner in bad health transferred from the prison either to a
     public hospital or another prison, deliver to the Controlling Officer a memorandum of the particulars
     of the case, a copy of which the Controlling Officer shall immediately forward to the Controller-General.

153. He shall examine all prisoners prior to their removal to another prison, and shall certify in
     his Journal whether or not they are fit for removal.

154. He shall examine any prisoner before corporal punishment is inflicted, and certify whether
     or not such prisoner is fit to receive such punishment. The Medical Officer shall be present at every
     infliction of corporal punishment, and shall cause such punishment to cease if he considers that the
     prisoner is likely to collapse, or his punishment to cause permanent injury to his health.

155. Within twenty-four hours of the infliction of any corporal punishment at which he has been
     a witness, the Medical Officer shall forward to the Controller-General his report upon the authorized
     form.

156. He may employ any ameliorative treatment to a prisoner who has been flogged, twenty-four hours after such flogging has taken place, or sooner if the prisoner's state of health demands it.

157. He shall attend every execution, and shall report directly to the Controller-General as to the
     carrying-out of the execution, and as to any special features that in his opinion require attention; and
     shall also sign and deliver to the Sheriff the certificate required by section 17 of the Crimes Act, 1908.

158. He shall report directly to the Controller-General, without reference to the Controlling Officer,
     either by telegraph or by memorandum, whenever he deems it necessary to do so in the interest of the
     Department.

PART V.—GENERAL RULES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF OFFICERS.

159. Candidates for employment in the Prisons service must produce satisfactory references as to
     character, and must fulfil the following conditions—viz., age not less than twenty-one years nor more
     than thirty-six years; minimum height without boots, 5 ft. 8 in.; with good chest-development.
     They must furnish evidence of having passed at least the Fifth Standard of education or some equivalent
     examination. If selected for employment they must pass a medical examination as to mental and
     bodily fitness for the service before their appointment is confirmed.

160. Men who have previously been employed for more than twelve months in the Prisons service,
     who are not over forty-five years of age, and who have passed the Probationary Warders' Examination
     during their former period of service, shall be eligible for reappointment to warden's rank without being
     required to pass the examination again.

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