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- Title
The Value of Screening for a History of Incarceration in the Palliative Care Setting.
- Authors
Schnitter, Joseph Michael; Hauser, Joshua
- Abstract
The United States (US) has one of the highest rates of incarceration in the world. Due to the aging of the US population as a whole and limited opportunities for early release, the proportion of older people in prison continues to rise. Some correctional health systems have adopted geriatric and palliative care principles to better care for this aging population, many of whom die in prison. However, not everyone who grows old in prison will die behind bars. In this article, we explore existing literature that highlights the unique physical, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges that formerly incarcerated patients face. We proceed to argue that palliative care providers should screen for a history of incarceration to identify and address the needs of this patient population. We also offer strategies to create a safe, welcoming environment to discuss past traumas related to these patients' time in prison.
- Subjects
UNITED States; COMMUNICABLE diseases; IMPRISONMENT; PALLIATIVE treatment; CORRECTIONAL institutions; INDEPENDENT living; PRISONERS; AGING; MEDICAL screening; MEDICAL ethics; OLD age
- Publication
American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2024, Vol 41, Issue 5, p468
- ISSN
1049-9091
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/10499091231186400