Winter 2010 (Volume 13, Issue 1)
Chronic Medical Diseases Among Jail and Prison Inmates
Jail and prison inmates are known to have a higher burden of infectious diseases, substance use disorders and psychiatric illness than the general, no
Peer Review: Beyond Clinical Compliance (article not available)
We all struggle to know when a provider is giving good medical care. The endless search for quality seems to lead in circles, with detours and roadb
What I Learned As A New Medical Director
The role of Medical Director of a Department of Correction can be a rewarding experience, with unique opportunities for professional and personal deve
CorrEthics
The Little Old Man Who Wouldn’t: Patient’s Autonomy vs. Safety
George Campbell (not his real name) is a 70-year-old mentally retarded male
A Day In The Life
I am so close to peeing on my toothbrush. I’m in the shower rinsing out hair color when I reach for my washcloth, but knock my toothbrush off the rail
Legal and Legislative Updates
Not All Inmate Lawsuits are Fivolous: A Study of the Complexity of Custodial Death Litigation
When inmate litigation is addressed, referen
