holding that prison officials have broad discretion to determine the nature and character of medical treatment afforded to inmates and mere disagreement with prison medical personnel concerning the appropriate course of treatment does not state a cognizable claim under the Eighth Amendment
Summary of this case from Taylor v. SmolinskiNos. 92-6004, 92-6016, 92-6038.
June 17, 1992.
S.D.N.Y., 777 F.Supp. 1179.
AFFIRMED
holding that prison officials have broad discretion to determine the nature and character of medical treatment afforded to inmates and mere disagreement with prison medical personnel concerning the appropriate course of treatment does not state a cognizable claim under the Eighth Amendment
Summary of this case from Taylor v. SmolinskiFull title:Pension Ben. v. Pension Committee
Court:United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Date published: Jun 17, 1992
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