The art of Kevin Blythe Sampson

THE ART OF
KEVIN BLYTHE SAMPSON

12/23/09

Doctors are quitting private practice to work in prisons - Dec. 23, 2009

Jailhouse docs choose inmates over insurance

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Dr. Michelle Staples-Horne says that more students and doctors are considering a career in correctional health care.

By Parija B. Kavilanz, senior writer
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- More doctors are dropping their private practices, choosing to go to work behind bars treating murderers, rapists and other hardened criminals.

Better pay, better hours, retirement benefits and free malpractice insurance are just a few of the reasons why physicians are picking prisoners over civilian patients.



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