Can a federal prison refuse basic medical treatment of an inmate?

Federal law prohibits federal prisons from refusing basic medical treatment to inmates. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that inmates have a right to receive health care that is both necessary and adequate, and that this right includes the provision of basic medical treatment. The Bureau of Prisons has a series of policies and procedures in place to ensure that inmates receive the medical care they need, including a grievance process that inmates can use if they believe they have been denied medical care.