End-of-Life Care Behind Bars

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Commentary on key issues in the field of prison hospice end-of-life care

The quality of healthcare in Canadian prisons, particularly with regard end-of-life care, has been the focus of only a handful of studies in recent years. This PowerPoint presentation offers an overview of this important public health issue. See also a recent posting on eHospice below.
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Care planning in correctional healthcare: In defence of prison inmates' autonomy 

Advance Care Planning for incarcerated individuals  [8/2025]

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From the Inmate Hospice Volunteers' Perspective: A Snapshot 


The bereavement needs of incarcerated individuals caring for the dying in prison [7/2025]

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A Brief Overview of End-of-Life Care in Women's Prisons 

The specific needs of incarcerated women in the context of male-centric prison policies and practices [3/2025]

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Engaging the Hospice Community in End-of-Life Care in Prisons (Part 2)

Initiatives by some community hospices to support prison inmates towards the end of life [12/2024]

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Engaging the Hospice Community in End-of-Life Care in Prisons (Part 1)

Opportunities for community hospices to engage with prisons and correctional services [12/2024]

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Compassionate Release: Call for humility and more leniency

The benefits and challenges of compassionate release [10/2024]

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Governance of Prison Healthcare:

“People in prison exist in a twilight zone between criminal justice and health systems.” [11/2024]

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Discover Prison Hospice Insights

Dive into a world of impactful research on prison hospice care. Explore the latest findings and trends in end-of-life care behind bars.
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