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2011
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Anyone involved with the compassionate release process needs to read this article. The “medical eligibility criteria of many compassionate-release guidelines—which often assume a definitive prognosis—are clinically flawed, and procedural barriers may... Read More
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2010
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Information about and from this organization focusing on hospices in prisons can be found at this website. Points of entry are: about NPHA; information and articles; other resources; and contact information.... Read More
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2009
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"This article considers the theoretical justifications for compassionate release in an attempt to develop a framework to evaluate what circumstances rise to the level of 'extraordinary and compelling'" (p. 1). Sections following an abstract include: ... Read More
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2009
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This act covers the release from prison or jail of terminally ill inmates into supervised community confinement. The legislation covers the treatment of an “inmate [that] has a terminal or severely incapacitating medical condition and that care outsi... Read More
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2009
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Individuals looking for an introduction to a successful prison hospice model will want to check out this article. Sections cover the program, care, cost, correctional issues, and the impact of the Federal Medical Center at Fort Worth. Its influence r... Read More
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2009
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Information about and from this group can be found on this website. It is a great resource not only for state-wide but also agency-wide projects. Points of entry are: background; recent developments; brief history; inmate bereavement program; inmate ... Read More
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2004
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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 eva... Read More
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1998
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Twelve Departments of Correction are identified in this study as providing formal hospice care to terminally ill inmates. A growing number of inmates are dying in prisons, primarily due to the prevalence of HIV infection in prison populations and the... Read More
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