- 56 Medical staff at Korydallos Womens Prison did not have the option of transferring prisoners to the Prison Hospital (which was, in principle, reserved to male prisoners). In addition to those requiring hospitalisation, prisoners for whom para-clinical examinations were necessary (eg. Xrays) also had to be transferred to a civil hospital. Once again, the delegation was told that such transfers could be the subject of lengthy delays. The CPT would like to receive information on the facilities in civil hospitals in Athens for receiving prisoners in need of specialist examinations or hospitalisation6 and the comments of the Greek authorities on the above-mentioned statements by medical staff that the transfer of a prisoner in need of a specialist examination or hospitalisation was not always carried out with due promptness. 166. The CPT would add that its delegation visited the custodial unit for prisoners at Nikea Hospital and found that conditions there left much to be desired; in particular, there was restricted living space (3 beds in a room measuring 9 m²) and the unit's state of cleanliness was poor. v. recording of injuries 167. Prison health care services can contribute to the prevention of violence against detained persons, through the systematic recording of injuries and, if appropriate, the provision of general information to the relevant authorities. Information could also be forwarded on specific cases, though as a rule such action should only be undertaken with the consent of the prisoners concerned. 168. From the delegation's discussions with medical staff and the findings in individual cases, it would appear that the recording of injuries is at present not guaranteed. Particular reference should be made to one prisoner seen by medical members of the delegation at the Korydallos Mens Prison. He had been arrested some two weeks earlier by the police, and alleged that at the time of his arrest he had been struck with fists in the face and stomach and on the head, and had had his feet stamped on. On examination he was found to display injuries consistent with his allegations; on both sides of his face, a palpebral, peri-orbital, greenish-yellow haematoma; on the upper faces of both feet, on the central parts, large irregular greenish-brown discolourations extending to the ankles on the external sides. The prisoner had been to the prison infirmary on two occasions since his arrival; however, on consulting the prisoner's medical file, it was found that no record had been made of the above-mentioned injuries. A nurse stated that injuries of this sort were normally not recorded, unless the prisoner concerned so requested. 169. The CPT recommends that any signs of violence observed when a prisoner is medically screened on his admission (cf. paragraph 161) should be fully recorded, together with any relevant statements by the prisoner; further, this information should be made available to the prisoner. The same approach should be followed whenever a prisoner is medically examined following a violent episode in the prison. 6 The delegation was told that custodial units existed at the Nikea, Metaxa and Sotiria Hospitals (with a total capacity of some 8 beds).