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Prison nursing: legal framework and care reality

H Carrasco-Baún

    Revista Espanola De Sanidad Penitenciaria
    |March 23, 2017
    PubMed
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    Penitentiary nursing functions align with general healthcare laws but lack specific protective legislation. Integrating prison healthcare into the public system is recommended to ensure equal rights for inmates and professionals.

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