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Correctional Health Care: Addressing the Needs of Elderly, Chronically Ill, and Terminally Ill Inmates. 2004 ed.

Publication year: 2004 | Cataloged on: Oct. 31, 2006
Thumbnail preview ANNOTATION: An exploratory report regarding the management of aging and infirm inmates is presented. Six chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; what we know about elderly; chronically ill, and terminally ill inmates; effective evaluation for identifying the special needs of inmates; program, housing, and treatment considerations; ethical and policy considerations for the care of elderly and infirm inmates; and conclusion. Appendixes include: Criminal Justice Institute Survey-Managing the Needs of Aging Inmates and Inmates With Chronic and Terminal Illnesses; site-visit reports; and site visit checklist.
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