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Doctor not deliberately indifferent to detainee

Although a doctor didn’t prescribe opioids to treat a detainee’s chronic kidney stones and pain, the doctor was nevertheless granted summary judgment on the detainee’s deliberate indifference claim. The record showed the doctor was responsive to the detainee’s needs and provided individualized care based on his professional medical judgment. Background Daniel L. Gross alleges violations of his ...