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Managing terminally ill prisoners: reflection and action.

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Care for terminally ill prisoners requires significant improvement. Joint guidance has been developed in Cardiff to improve escorting and bedwatch management for these vulnerable patients.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Prison Healthcare
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • A 1997 incident involving a shackled remand prisoner highlighted critical issues in terminal care within correctional facilities.
  • The need for improved protocols in managing dying prisoners became evident following public outcry.

Observation:

  • Terminally ill prisoners face unique challenges in accessing appropriate end-of-life care.
  • The incident prompted a review of existing practices and the development of new strategies.

Findings:

  • Joint guidance has been established in Cardiff by the Prison Service, National Health Service (NHS) trusts, and local hospices.
  • This guidance specifically addresses the escorting of ill prisoners and the management of bedwatches.
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