How do people in prison access palliative care? A scoping review of models of palliative care delivery for people in prison in high-income countries

CONCLUSION: Further research is needed to evaluate prison hospice costs and examine how prison hospices impact compassionate release usage. Beyond the USA, policies might formalise care pathways and recognise best practices. Further investigation to address psychosocial needs of people in prison with life-limiting illnesses and post-death bereavement support is required.PMID:38623718 | DOI:10.1177/02692163241242647

Source: Palliative Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Emma Gilbert Nick De Viggiani Joana de Sousa Martins Tanuka Palit Jessica Sears Daniel Knights Audrey Roulston Mary Turner Lucy E Selman Source Type: research