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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 10.07.12.09" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="12" heading="Physician Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Medical Examination. Each newly received inmate to the health facility shall be examined within 2 working days after his admission as to his medical condition. A record of each examination shall be kept as part of the permanent medical record.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Availability. A licensed physician shall be readily available to take care of the medical needs of the inmates. Physician services may be provided through the following arrangements:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A contract with a local physician to provide coverage on specified hours and for emergencies; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Affiliation with a local hospital to provide medical services required by the health care facility.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>