CT Prisons: Massive Health Care Delays, Ombuds Steps In
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Connecticut prisons face criticism for massive delays in specialist care appointments, with some inmates waiting over two years. The states correction ombudsman, DeVaughn Ward, has issued subpoenas to top DOC officials for a public hearing, warning that these delays could breach constitutional rights. The ombudsmans report highlights real-life cases of inmates suffering due to these delays, including a man with torn knee ligaments and another with a delayed hernia surgery. The DOC claims theyre working to speed up the process amidst doctor shortages, but pressure is mounting on the system with earlier reports about staffing and conditions.
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