Advocates Say Releasing Dying Prisoners Is Humane And Fiscally Smart. But It’s Rarely Done.

Despite support from both parties, the Bureau of Prisons rarely approves a compassionate release request intended to allow frail and sick patients to die outside of prison. In other public health news: ears, blood pressure, the flu, selfies and raw water.

from Kaiser Health News http://ift.tt/2Fo8Wso