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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US private prison healthcare industry grows despite alleged medical neglect

Medical staff at Santa Barbara county jail misdiagnosed a 57-year-old inmate's severe condition, mistaking symptoms of a perforated stomach for opioid withdrawal, leading to her death.
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fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

Prisons routinely ignore guidelines on dying inmates' end-of-life choices

Incarcerated individuals with terminal illnesses often face significant barriers to accessing adequate end-of-life care.
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