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Prison nursing: opportunities, autonomy and known risks

Prisons can be dangerous places but the risks are known and are planned for. And with prison healthcare often nurse-led, there is a lot more to the role than people may realise, writes Lynne Pearce.
Posted 26 October 2017 - 11:49
 
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