This paper focuses on certain human rights issues that arise in the work of health professionals operating within prison and detention facilities. Whilst the circumstances of dealing with the health of prisoners and detainees raises very particular difficulties faced by health professionals，these challenges can assist in defining their roles and responsibilities in protecting the right to health，both in prisons and in a wider context.1608952

When it comes to the treatment and rights of prisoners and detainees，there are obligatory laws，norms and rules accepted by the international community. Health Professionals working within a prison system，are almost always directly employed by state or regional authorities. As such，in terms of international human rights law，they could be regarded as state agents，and the international rules concerning treatment of prisoners apply to their actions. Additionally，the medical community，like other professional bodies，has its own specific rules and ethical principles that provide guidance for particular situations，including the treatment of prisoners.