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Vol 6 - Fall, 2006 NOTE: You may reprint the newletter contents for your personal use, however, please give the ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights newletter and the individual authors credit for their work.

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Letter from the Director (pdf)

Ethics and Issues in Prison, Forensic, and Other Similar Nursing Settings (pdf)
by Martha Turner, PhD, RN, Assistant Director, ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights

Case Study with Discussion Questions (pdf)
This case study is about a terminally ill inmate who wishes to stay in prison, despite the correctional facility desiring to give him a compassionate release. The medical staff must submit a proposal on how they will offer end of life care without giving "special treatment," thus setting a difficult precedent.

References for Ethics in Prison Article (pdf)

Online Resources on Prison Nursing

Consultants on Prison Nursing (pdf)
For additional information about prison nursing, there are a number of consultants who can help. This document offers a list of consultants who have served on the ANA Taskforce on Prison Nursing Standards or have substantial experience in the field.

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