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01-11-2019 | Care | Concise Research Report

Accessing Prison Medical Records in the United States: a National Analysis, 2018

Authors: Gregory T. Woods, MD, Kristen Cross, MD, Brent C. Williams, MD, MPH, Tyler N. A. Winkelman, MD, MSc

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Issue 11/2019

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The post-release period is a particularly vulnerable time for individuals leaving prison.¹ Disproportionately high rates of chronic conditions, mental illness, and substance use disorders among this population compound the risk of morbidity and mortality after release.² Lack of information transfer and poor coordination between correctional and community health care providers further disrupt care and exacerbate health risks for individuals leaving prison.^3,4 …

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Title: Accessing Prison Medical Records in the United States: a National Analysis, 2018
Authors: Gregory T. Woods, MD
Kristen Cross, MD
Brent C. Williams, MD, MPH
Tyler N. A. Winkelman, MD, MSc
Publication date: 01-11-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Care
Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-019-05137-w

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